1. Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer :
Statement : The Parent Teacher Association (PTA) of a school has informed the Principal that they will not send their children to the school unless the school - authority reduces the fees with immediate effect.
Assumptions :
I. Majority of the parents may agree with the PTA and may not send their wards to the school
II. The school authority may accede to the demand of the PTA and reduce the fees.
a) Only assumption I is implicit
b) Only assumption II is implicit
c) Either I or II is implicit
d) Both I and II are implicit
Explanation: The PTA is an association which would surely reflect the parents' interests and act to get them fulfilled. So, both I and II are implicit.
2. Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer :
Statement : "Those who are appearing for this examination for the first time should be helped in filling up the form." - An instruction to invigilating staff.
Assumptions :
I. The form is somewhat complicated.
II. Candidates can appear more than once for this examination.
a) Only assumption I is implicit
b) Only assumption II is implicit
c) Either I or II is implicit
d) Neither I nor II is implicit
Explanation: The statement mentions that only those students are to be helped who are filling up the form for the first time. This does not mean that the form is complicated/So, I is not implicit. However, II follows from the statement and so is implicit.
3. Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer :
Statement : Success is how much a person bounces up after hitting the bottom.
Assumptions :
I. Success requires conscious efforts without being discouraged by failure.
II. Failure cannot be considered an acceptable thing.
a) Only assumption I is implicit
b) Only assumption II is implicit
c) Either I or II is implicit
d) Neither I nor II is implicit
Explanation: The statement defines 'Success' as 'bouncing up'. This means that success can be achieved by striving hard to touch the top, without being harassed by any of the hurdles which come in the way. So, I is implicit. The fact in II cannot be assumed from the given statement.
4. Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer :
Statement : The company has the right to reject any application form without furnishing any reason while sorting the list of candidates for interview - A condition mentioned in the employment notice.
Assumptions :
I. It is desirable to call only eligible candidates for interview.
II. The company believes in following impartial practice in all its functions.
a) Only assumption I is implicit
b) Only assumption II is implicit
c) Either I or II is implicit
d) Neither I nor II is implicit
Explanation: Since the statement talks of the company short-listing the candidates to be called for interview, so I is implicit. However, nothing can be deduced about whether the company would make a partial or fair selection of candidates. So, II is not implicit.
5. >Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer :
Statement : The government has set up a fact finding mission to look into the possible reasons for the recent violence in the area.
Assumptions :
I. The mission may be able to come up with credible information about the incidents.
II. The people in the area may cooperate with the mission and come forward to give detailed information related to the incidents.
a) Only assumption I is implicit
b) Only assumption II is implicit
c) Either I or II is implicit
d) Both I and II are implicit
Explanation: Clearly, the plan of the government is to work out the causes for spread of violence and then take adequate steps to uproot them. So, I is implicit. Besides, this step of the government is for the welfare of the general public only. So, II is also implicit.
6. Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer :
Statement : "You must learn to refer to dictionary if you want to become a good writer." - A advises B.
Assumptions :
I. Only writers refer to the dictionary.
II. All writers, good or bad, refer to the dictionary.
a) Only assumption I is implicit
b) Only assumption II is implicit
c) Either I or II is implicit
d) Neither I nor II is implicit
Explanation: It does not follow from the statement that only writers and nobody else refers to the dictionary. Also, nothing is mentioned about bad writers. So, neither I nor II is implicit.
7. Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer :
Statement : It is through participative management policy alone that indiscipline in our industries can be contained and a quality of life ensured to the worker.
Assumptions :
I. Quality of life in our industries is better.
II. Indiscipline results in poor quality of life.
a) Only assumption I is implicit
b) Only assumption II is implicit
c) Either I or II is implicit
d) Neither I nor II is implicit
Explanation: The statement mentions that participative management policy 'will' provide quality life to the workers. So, I is not implicit. Clearly, the statement mentions that participative management will contain the indiscipline and ensure quality life to workers. So, II is implicit.
8. Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer :
Statement : A line in an advertisement in a newspaper - "You really get your money's worth when you buy from our shop."
Assumptions :
I. Other shops price goods above their worth.
II. People want full value for their money.
a) Only assumption I is implicit
b) Only assumption II is implicit
c) Either I or II is implicit
d) Neither I nor II is implicit
Explanation: Clearly, the advertisement mentions nothing about the prices of goods in the various shops. So, I is not implicit. The advertisement is given keeping in mind the desire of the people to get full value of their money. So, II is implicit.
9. Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer :
Statement : The next meeting of the Governing Board of the Institute will be held after one year.
Assumptions :
I. The Institute will remain in function after one year.
II. The Governing Board will be dissolved after one year.
a) Only assumption I is implicit
b) Only assumption II is implicit
c) Either I or II is implicit
d) Neither I nor II is implicit
Explanation: That the meeting of the Governing Board will be held after one year means the Institute will be functioning at that time. So, I is implicit. The Board cannot be dissolved at the time" when its meeting starts. So, II is not implicit.
10. Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer :
Statement : Municipal Corporation has decided to ban the entry of vehicles from sub-urban areas to the main city through main routes during peak hours to avoid traffic congestion.
Assumptions :
I. The people of sub-urban areas should not bring their vehicles during peak hours.
II. There is no traffic congestion by the vehicles of people residing in the main city.
a) Only assumption I is implicit
b) Only assumption II is implicit
c) Either I or II is implicit
d) Neither I nor II is implicit
Explanation: It is mentioned that entry only through main routes has been banned. So, I is not implicit. Besides, the entry has been banned to reduce the volume of traffic on roads and ease congestion. It could only be done at the entrances to the city and not within the city itself. So, congestion by the city vehicles is unavoidable. Hence, II is also not implicit.