Question 61. Statement:
Winning votes and capturing power alone is not enough. Winning the hearts of the people also matters.
Assumptions:
I. People expect their representatives to behave impartially, transparently and work for public welfare.
II. Winning votes and winning the hearts of the people are interrelated.

Question 62. Statement:
The city bus transport corporations has decided to change the routes of three buses plying between points A and B in the city to make them economically viable..
Assumptions:
I. These buses may get more passengers on the revised routes.
II. Many people residing on the old routes may not avail bus services.

Question 63. Statement:
“People of state X were ‘forced to eat rats’ due to starvation and malnutrition.”
— A public interest writ petition filed in the court by an NGO.
Assumptions:
I. The court will issue a notice to the state government to relieve the vast sections of the people of such acute distress.
II. The court has the power to issue direction to the respective state to ensure protection and preservation of human rights.

Question 64. Statement:
“To defuse the hotbed of instability in country X, it is necessary to use a flexible combination of forces, political, legal and economic measures to target the sources of terrorist, extremist and narcotic threats.”
— A member of Commonwealth of Independent states (CIS)
Assumptions:
I. The hotbed of instability is vulnerable and needs some special measures.
II. A flexible combination of political, legal and economic measures to target the sources of terrorist, extremist and narcotic threats are possible.

Question 65. Statement:
This book is for those who are interested to know more about ‘Indian History’.
Assumptions:
I. People who are interested to know about the author may read books.
II. Every book may attract some readers.

Question 66. Statement:
The PM of country X warned country Y not to interfere with the Island’s legislative election because the vote represents the people’s will.
Assumptions:
I. Leaders of country Y have tried to influence the polls during the past elections.
II. The election in country X is its internal affairs.

Question 67. Statement:
Central Bank, which is the largest bank in the country, has decided to reduce its workforce by 30 per cent so that its banks may work efficiently.
Assumptions:
I. The Bank can perform all its activities after the reduction in workforce.
II. The surplus employees may be asked to adopt early retirement scheme before leaving the bank.

Question 68. Statement:
Various state governments will compete with one another to announce cash prizes they intend to facilitate Olympic medal-winners with.
Assumptions:
I. Such announcements by the state governments will boost the morale of players.
II. Winning medal in Olympics is a matter of pride for the state governments.

Question 69. Statement:
The union Government has decided to withdraw existing tax relief on various small savings schemes in a phased manner to augment its tax collection.
Assumptions:
I. People may still continue to keep money in small savings schemes and also pay taxes.
II. The total tax collection may increase.

Question 70. Statement:
The Indian cricket team trounced pakistan 4-1 in Toronto to lift the Sahara Cup.
Assumptions:
I. Both India and Pakistan participated in the Sahara Cup.
II. Only India and Pakistan participated in the Sahara Cup.