1. Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer :
Statement : Nobody can predict as to how long our country would take to contain the unfortunate and disastrous terrorist activities.
Assumptions :
I. It is impossible to put an end to terrorist activities.
II. Efforts to control the terrorist activities are on.
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 expresses concern over the issue as to when our country would be able to curb terrorism completely. This means that efforts are on and it is quite possible to put an end to terrorist activities although it could take longer. So, only II is implicit.
2. Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer :
Statement : The management of XYZ Pvt. Ltd. asked the workers' union to call off strike immediately otherwise the management would be forced to close down the factory.
Assumptions :
I. No alternative other than closing down the factory is left for the management of XYZ Pvt. Ltd
II. Such threat may have some effect on the workers' union.
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: Such a warning is usually given to the workers to threaten them that they would lose their job and income forever if they didn't mend their ways. So, only II is implicit.
3. Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer :
Statement : The end of a financial year is the ideal time to take a look at the performance of various companies.
Assumptions :
I. All the companies take such a review at the end of a financial year.
II. The performance data of various companies is available.
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: Since both I and II follow from the given statement, so both are implicit.
4.Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer :
Statement : The party president has directed that no member of the party will give press briefing or interviews to governments and private T.V. channels about the discussion in scheduled meeting of the party.
Assumptions :
I. Party members will observe this directive of the president.
II. The general public will not come to know about the happenings in the scheduled meeting of the party.
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 party president lays down the policies for its members. So, I is implicit. Also, when no party member would publicly reveal the happenings in the meeting, nobody will come to know. So, II is also implicit.
5. Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer :
Statement : "To keep myself up-to-date, I always listen to 9.00 p.m. news on radio."- A candidate tells the interview board.
Assumptions :
I. The candidate does not read newspaper.
II. Recent news is broadcast only on radio.
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 candidate listens to news on the radio does not mean that he does not read newspaper or that radio is the only source of recent news. So, neither I nor II is implicit.
6. Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer :
Statement : The present examination system needs overhauling thoroughly.
Assumptions :
I. The present examination system is obsolete.
II. Overhauling results in improvement.
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 'thorough' overhauling is needed only in case of an obsolete system. So, I is implicit. Overhauling is done for improvement. So, II is also implicit.
7. Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer :
Statement : Read this book to get detailed and most comprehensive information on this issue.
Assumptions :
I. The person who wants this information can read.
II. There are other books available on this issue.
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, I directly follows from the statement. So, I is implicit. Also, according to the statement, this particular book gives 'most comprehensive' information on the issue. So, it can be assumed that other books are also available on this topic. Thus, II is also implicit.
8. Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer :
Statement : Traffic jams on most of the roads in the city have become a regular feature during monsoon.
Assumptions :
I. Material used for road construction cannot withstand the fury of monsoon resulting into innumerable pot holes on the roads.
II. Number of vehicles coming on the roads is much more in monsoon as compared to other seasons.
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 problem of traffic jams arises during monsoons not because of increased number of vehicles but due to slow movement of traffic on account of bad roads. So, only I is implicit.
9. Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer :
Statement : 'Guests should be provided lunch.' - A tells B.
Assumptions :
I. Unless told, lunch may not be provided.
II. Guests will stay during lunch time.
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: Since both I and II follow from the statement, so both are implicit.
10. Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer :
Statement : The city bus transport corporation has decided to change routes of three buses plying between paints 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.
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 the routes have been so changed as to make them economically viable. This means that new stoppages have been so selected as to cater to a larger number of people than before. So, I is implicit. Further, the people already travelling by these buses would not be devoid of the same and they would also get the facility in their vicinity, be it the same bus or another one. So, II is not implicit.