Statements and Assumptions Quiz Set 37


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Question 1

Statement: The economic prosperity of any nation is dependent on the quality of its human resources.

Assumptions: .

  1. Achieving economic prosperity is a cherished goal of every nation.
  2. It is possible to measure the quality of human resources of a nation.
 A

Only I is implicit.

 B

Only II is implicit.

 C

Either I or II is implicit.

 D

Neither I nor II is implicit.

Soln.
Ans: a

I is implicit. But II is not, because economic prosperity is dependent on quality of human resources, it is not the only measure of quality of human resources. Quality of human resources is determined by other indicators also. The statement doesn't seem to be about measurement of quality. So II is not implicit.


Question 2

Statement: "The clothes won't dry today", said a house maker to herself looking upwards.

Assumptions:

  1. She was looking at the sky.
  2. There is no sun today.
 A

Only I is implicit.

 B

Only II is implicit.

 C

Either I or II is implicit.

 D

I and II are implicit.

Soln.
Ans: d

Both I and II are implicit.


Question 3

Statement: "This drink can be had either as it is or after adding ice to it" - an advertisement.

Assumptions: .

  1. People differ in their likes.
  2. Some people will get attracted to the drink as it can be had as it as.
 A

Only I is implicit.

 B

Only II is implicit.

 C

Both I and II are implicit.

 D

Neither I nor II is implicit.

Soln.
Ans: c

Both I and II are implied.


Question 4

Statement: Most of the private companies have decided against awarding annual increase in the salaries to their employees due to current economic situations.

Assumptions: .

  1. Majority of the employees may leave their job to protest against the decision.
  2. These companies may announce hike in salaries next year.
 A

Only I is implicit.

 B

Only II is implicit.

 C

Either I or II is implicit.

 D

Neither I nor II is implicit.

Soln.
Ans: d

Assumption (I) is not implicit because the company already makes an analysis before taking any step. The employees also understand the limitations in such cases. (II) is also not implicit because future is not predictable.


Question 5

Statement: All the employees are notified that organization will provide transport facilities at half cost from the near by railway station to the office, except to those who have been provided with travelling allowances.

Assumptions: .

  1. Most of the employees will travel by the office transport.
  2. Those who are provided with travelling allowance will not read such notice.
 A

Only I is implicit.

 B

Only II is implicit.

 C

Both I and II are implicit.

 D

Neither I nor II is implicit.

Soln.
Ans: d

There is nothing that suggests most employees are not getting TA. So I is not implicit. The notice will be read by all, so II doesn't follow.


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