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STATEMENT AND ASSUMPTION MCQs

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Question 31. Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by three conclusions. Give answer :
Statement : Pramod decided to get the railway reservation in May, for the journey he wants to make in July, to Madras.
Assumptions :
I. The railways issues reservations two months in advance.
II. There are more than one trains to Madras.
III. There will be vacancy in the desired class.
  1.    Only I is implicit
  2.    Only II and III are implicit
  3.    Only I and III are implicit
  4.    All are implicit
  5.    None of these
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option A. -> Only I is implicit
Question 32. Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by three conclusions. Give answer :
Statement : "A rare opportunity to be a professional while you are at home." - An advertisement for computer literate housewives by a computer company.
Assumptions :
I. Some housewives simultaneously desire to become professional.
II. Computer industry is growing at a fast pace.
III. It is possible to be a professional as well as a housewife.
  1.    Only I and II are implicit
  2.    Only II and III are implicit
  3.    Only I and III are implicit
  4.    Only II is implicit
  5.    None of these
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option C. -> Only I and III are implicit
Question 33. Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by three conclusions. Give answer :
Statement : "To make the company commercially viable, there is an urgent need to prune the staff strength and borrow money from the financial institutions." - Opinion of a consultant.
Assumptions :
I. The financial institutions lend money for such proposals.
II. The product of the company has a potential market.
III. The employees of the company are inefficient.
  1.    None is implicit
  2.    All are implicit
  3.    Only I and II are implicit
  4.    Only II and III are implicit
  5.    Only I and III are implicit
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option C. -> Only I and II are implicit
Question 34. Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by three conclusions. Give answer :
Statement : The Central Government has directed the State Governments to reduce government expenditure in view of the serious resource crunch and it may not be able to sanction any additional grant to the states for the next six months.
Assumptions :
I. The State Governments are totally dependent on Central Government for its expenditures.
II. The Central Government has reviewed the expenditure account of the State Government.
III. The State Governments will abide by the directive.
  1.    None is implicit
  2.    Only II and III are implicit
  3.    Only III is implicit
  4.    All are implicit
  5.    None of these
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option B. -> Only II and III are implicit
Question 35. Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by three conclusions. Give answer :
Statement : These apples are too cheap to be good.
Assumptions :
I. When the apple crop is abundant, the prices go down.
II. The lower the selling price, the inferior is the quality of the commodity.
III. Very cheap apples are also good.
  1.    None is implicit
  2.    Only I and III are implicit
  3.    Only II is implicit
  4.    Only II and III are implicit
  5.    All are implicit
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option C. -> Only II is implicit
Question 36. Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by three conclusions. Give answer :
Statement : "All are cordially invited to attend the entertainment programme. It is free." - An announcement in a newspaper.
Assumptions :
I. People generally do not go to entertainment programmes which are free.
II. Some people, though interested in entertainment programmes, cannot afford purchasing the tickets.
III. Generally, a free entertainment programme is of a good quality.
  1.    Only I is implicit
  2.    Only I and II are implicit
  3.    Only II is implicit
  4.    Only II and III are implicit
  5.    Only I and III are implicit
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option C. -> Only II is implicit
Question 37. Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by three conclusions. Give answer :
Statement : Ravi decided to leave office at 4.00 p.m. to catch a flight to Bangalore departing at 6.00 p.m.
Assumptions :
I. The flight to Bangalore may be delayed.
II. He may be able to reach airport well before 6.00 p.m.
III. He may get adequate time to search for a vehicle to go to the airport.
  1.    None is implicit
  2.    Only II is implicit
  3.    Only II and III are implicit
  4.    All are implicit
  5.    None of these
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option C. -> Only II and III are implicit
Question 38. Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by three conclusions. Give answer :
Statement : "Put a notice on the board that all the employees should come on time to office." - An officer tells his assistant.
Assumptions :
I. All the employees come late.
II. Employees read such notice on the board.
III. Employees will follow the instructions.
  1.    Only I and II are implicit
  2.    Only III is implicit
  3.    Only II and III are implicit
  4.    Only I and III are implicit
  5.    All are implicit
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option C. -> Only II and III are implicit
Question 39. Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by three conclusions. Give answer :
Statement : The professor announced in the class that the next periodical examination will be held on 15th of the next month.
Assumptions :
I. All the students may appear in the examination.
II. The college will remain open on 15th of the next month.
III. The students can study till 15th of the next month to pass the examination.
  1.    Only I and II are implicit
  2.    Only II is implicit
  3.    Only II and III are implicit
  4.    Only III is implicit
  5.    None of these
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option C. -> Only II and III are implicit
Question 40. Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by three conclusions. Give answer :
Statement : The situation of this area still continues to be tense and out of control. People are requested to be in their homes only.
Assumptions :
I. There had been some serious incidents.
II. People will not go to the office.
III. Normalcy will be restored shortly.
  1.    Only I is implicit
  2.    Only I and II are implicit
  3.    None is implicit
  4.    Only I and III are implicit
  5.    All are implicit
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option B. -> Only I and II are implicit

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