Reasoning Aptitude
STATEMENT AND ASSUMPTION MCQs
Total Questions : 1860
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Question 1831. Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer :
Statement : The taste of food contributes to the intake of nourishment which is essential for the survival of human beings.
Assumptions :
I. Human beings take food for the enjoyment of its taste.
II. Human beings experience the taste of food.
Statement : The taste of food contributes to the intake of nourishment which is essential for the survival of human beings.
Assumptions :
I. Human beings take food for the enjoyment of its taste.
II. Human beings experience the taste of food.
Answer: Option B. -> Only assumption II is implicit
It is mentioned that nourishment is essential for survival. So, this is the basic cause of intake of food. Hence, I is not implicit. Since taste of food affects the intake of nourishment, it means that human beings are affected by taste. So, II is implicit.
It is mentioned that nourishment is essential for survival. So, this is the basic cause of intake of food. Hence, I is not implicit. Since taste of food affects the intake of nourishment, it means that human beings are affected by taste. So, II is implicit.
Question 1832. Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by three conclusions. Give answer :
Statement : Ten candidates, who were on the waiting list, could finally be admitted to the course.
Assumptions :
I. Wait-listed candidates do not ordinarily get admission.
II. A large number of candidates were on the waiting list.
III. The number of candidates to be admitted is small.
Statement : Ten candidates, who were on the waiting list, could finally be admitted to the course.
Assumptions :
I. Wait-listed candidates do not ordinarily get admission.
II. A large number of candidates were on the waiting list.
III. The number of candidates to be admitted is small.
Answer: Option A. -> None is implicit
Since the wait-listed candidates have been admitted, so I is not implicit. Also, nothing about the number of candidates on the waiting list or the number to be admitted can be deduced from the statement. So, neither II nor III is implicit.
Since the wait-listed candidates have been admitted, so I is not implicit. Also, nothing about the number of candidates on the waiting list or the number to be admitted can be deduced from the statement. So, neither II nor III is implicit.
Question 1833. Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by three conclusions. Give answer :
Statement : Bill Clinton is the second democrat to be re-elected as President of America, the other being the legendary Roosevelt.
Assumptions :
I. Clinton has the same qualities that Roosevelt had.
II. The majority of people in America have faith in Clinton.
III. The election campaign of Clinton's rivals was not impressive.
Statement : Bill Clinton is the second democrat to be re-elected as President of America, the other being the legendary Roosevelt.
Assumptions :
I. Clinton has the same qualities that Roosevelt had.
II. The majority of people in America have faith in Clinton.
III. The election campaign of Clinton's rivals was not impressive.
Answer: Option B. -> Only II is implicit
The statement simply mentions that Clinton and Roosevelt were the only two persons who were re-elected as President of America. But this does not imply that they were liked by the public for the same reasons or qualities. So, I is not implicit. However, it is clear that that majority of people adore Clinton. So, II is implicit. Nothing about the reasons of Clinton's victory or the election campaign of Clinton's rivals can be assumed from the given statement. So, III is not implicit.
The statement simply mentions that Clinton and Roosevelt were the only two persons who were re-elected as President of America. But this does not imply that they were liked by the public for the same reasons or qualities. So, I is not implicit. However, it is clear that that majority of people adore Clinton. So, II is implicit. Nothing about the reasons of Clinton's victory or the election campaign of Clinton's rivals can be assumed from the given statement. So, III is not implicit.
Question 1834. Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by three conclusions. Give answer :
Statement : The successful man has the ability to judge himself correctly.
Assumptions :
I. Inability to judge correctly causes failure.
II. To judge others is of no use to a successful man.
III. The successful man cannot make a wrong judgement.
Statement : The successful man has the ability to judge himself correctly.
Assumptions :
I. Inability to judge correctly causes failure.
II. To judge others is of no use to a successful man.
III. The successful man cannot make a wrong judgement.
Answer: Option B. -> All are implicit
Assumptions I and III directly follow from the statement and so both are implicit. Also, the basic quality of a successful man is that he can judge himself. This means that he need not judge others. So, II is also implicit.
Assumptions I and III directly follow from the statement and so both are implicit. Also, the basic quality of a successful man is that he can judge himself. This means that he need not judge others. So, II is also implicit.
Question 1835. Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by three conclusions. Give answer :
Statement : "If you are a mechanical engineer, we want you as our supervisor." - An advertisement by Company X.
Assumptions :
I. Mechanical engineers are expected to be better performers by Company X.
II. The Company X needs supervisors.
III. Mechanical engineers may get attracted and apply to Company X.
Statement : "If you are a mechanical engineer, we want you as our supervisor." - An advertisement by Company X.
Assumptions :
I. Mechanical engineers are expected to be better performers by Company X.
II. The Company X needs supervisors.
III. Mechanical engineers may get attracted and apply to Company X.
Answer: Option D. -> All are implicit
Clearly, the company lends more importance to mechanical engineers. This shows that they are believed to perform better. So, I is implicit. Also, the advertisement is given because the company needs supervisors. So, II is implicit. Further, the advertisement is meant to attract only mechanical engineers for the vacancy in company X. Hence, III is also implicit.
Clearly, the company lends more importance to mechanical engineers. This shows that they are believed to perform better. So, I is implicit. Also, the advertisement is given because the company needs supervisors. So, II is implicit. Further, the advertisement is meant to attract only mechanical engineers for the vacancy in company X. Hence, III is also implicit.
Question 1836. Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by three conclusions. Give answer :
Statement : A State Government suspended two additional district judges.
Assumptions :
I. They were negligent in discharging duties.
II. There was a charge of misconduct against them.
III. The government officials were biased against them.
Statement : A State Government suspended two additional district judges.
Assumptions :
I. They were negligent in discharging duties.
II. There was a charge of misconduct against them.
III. The government officials were biased against them.
Answer: Option B. -> Either I or II is implicit
A person holding an office is generally suspended on charges of misconduct or negligence of duty. So, either I or II is implicit. III seems to be vague and so it is not implicit.
A person holding an office is generally suspended on charges of misconduct or negligence of duty. So, either I or II is implicit. III seems to be vague and so it is not implicit.
Question 1837. Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by three conclusions. Give answer :
Statement : Unable to manage with the present salary, Arun has decided to join another company.
Assumptions :
I. The new company has better work environment.
II. The present company offers moderate pay packets.
III. The new company offers higher salary to all its employees.
Statement : Unable to manage with the present salary, Arun has decided to join another company.
Assumptions :
I. The new company has better work environment.
II. The present company offers moderate pay packets.
III. The new company offers higher salary to all its employees.
Answer: Option B. -> Only II is implicit
Nothing about the environment in the new company is mentioned in the statement. So, I is not implicit. Since Arun is not satisfied with the present Salary, it is evident that the present company offers moderate pay packets. So, II is implicit. The statement talks only of Arun and not all the employees of the new company. So, III is not implicit.
Nothing about the environment in the new company is mentioned in the statement. So, I is not implicit. Since Arun is not satisfied with the present Salary, it is evident that the present company offers moderate pay packets. So, II is implicit. The statement talks only of Arun and not all the employees of the new company. So, III is not implicit.
Question 1838. Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by three conclusions. Give answer :
Statement : To improve the employment situation in India, there is a need to recast the present educational system towards implementation of scientific discoveries in daily life.
Assumptions :
I. The students after completing such education may be able to earn their livelihood.
II. This may bring meaning of education in the minds of the youth.
III. The state may earn more revenue as more and more people will engage themselves in self-employment.
Statement : To improve the employment situation in India, there is a need to recast the present educational system towards implementation of scientific discoveries in daily life.
Assumptions :
I. The students after completing such education may be able to earn their livelihood.
II. This may bring meaning of education in the minds of the youth.
III. The state may earn more revenue as more and more people will engage themselves in self-employment.
Answer: Option B. -> Only I and II are implicit
The statement mentions that such education can improve employment situation. So, both I and II are implicit. Nothing about the aspect of revenue collection is mentioned in the statement. So, III is not implicit.
The statement mentions that such education can improve employment situation. So, both I and II are implicit. Nothing about the aspect of revenue collection is mentioned in the statement. So, III is not implicit.
Question 1839. Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by three conclusions. Give answer :
Statement : The employees association has appealed to the Managers of Company Z to introduce written examinations for clerical cadre recruitment to prevent selection of incompetent persons.
Assumptions :
I. So far the Company Z used to select candidates without conducting a written examination.
II. A written examination can help to identify competent persons.
III. At higher level, written examination may not be of much use.
Statement : The employees association has appealed to the Managers of Company Z to introduce written examinations for clerical cadre recruitment to prevent selection of incompetent persons.
Assumptions :
I. So far the Company Z used to select candidates without conducting a written examination.
II. A written examination can help to identify competent persons.
III. At higher level, written examination may not be of much use.
Answer: Option A. -> Only I and II are implicit
An appeal has been made to 'introduce' written examination. This means that so far written examination was not conducted. So, I is implicit. II follows directly from the statement and so it is implicit. However, nothing can be deduced about the mode of selection at higher level. So, III is not implicit.
An appeal has been made to 'introduce' written examination. This means that so far written examination was not conducted. So, I is implicit. II follows directly from the statement and so it is implicit. However, nothing can be deduced about the mode of selection at higher level. So, III is not implicit.
Question 1840. Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by three conclusions. Give answer :
Statement : "Buy pure and natural honey of company X." - An advertisement in a newspaper.
Assumptions :
I. Artificial honey can be prepared.
II. People do not mind paying more for pure and natural honey.
III. No other company supplies pure honey.
Statement : "Buy pure and natural honey of company X." - An advertisement in a newspaper.
Assumptions :
I. Artificial honey can be prepared.
II. People do not mind paying more for pure and natural honey.
III. No other company supplies pure honey.
Answer: Option A. -> Only I is implicit
Artificial honey can be made. That is why the word 'natural' needs to be mentioned in the advertisement. So, I is implicit. No comparison is made of the prices of natural and artificial honey. So, II is not implicit. Nothing about the quality of honey of other companies can be deduced. So, III is also not implicit.
Artificial honey can be made. That is why the word 'natural' needs to be mentioned in the advertisement. So, I is implicit. No comparison is made of the prices of natural and artificial honey. So, II is not implicit. Nothing about the quality of honey of other companies can be deduced. So, III is also not implicit.
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