1. Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer :
Statement : The government has decided to pay compensation to the tune of Rs. 1 lakh to the family members of those who are killed in railway accidents.
Assumptions :
I. The government has enough funds to meet the expenses due to compensation.
II. There may be reduction in incidents of railway accidents in near future.
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 amount of compensation must have been decided keeping in mind the monetary position of the Government. So, I is implicit. However, nothing can be said about the frequency of railway accidents in future. So, II is not implicit.
2. Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer :
Statement : Films have become indispensable for the entertainment of people.
Assumptions :
I. Films are the only media of entertainment.
II. People enjoy films.
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: 'Films are indispensable' does not mean that they are the only means of entertainment. So, I is not implicit. Clearly, II follows from the statement. So, it is implicit.
3. Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer :
Statement : Of all the newspapers published in Mumbai, readership of the "Times" is the largest in the Metropolis.
Assumptions :
I. 'Times' is not popular in mofussil areas.
II. 'Times' has the popular feature of cartoons on burning social and political issues.
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: Neither the volume of readership of the 'Times' in areas other than the Metropolis nor the reason for its huge acclamation is evident from the statement So, neither I nor II is implicit.
4. Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer :
Statement : Apart from the entertainment value of television, its educational value cannot be ignored.
Assumptions :
I. People take television to be a means of entertainment only.
II. The educational value of television is not realised properly.
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 statement makes the first assumption clear though educational value is not to be ignored. So, I is implicit. That the educational value must not be ignored also shows that educational value is not realised properly. So, II is also implicit.
5. Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer :
Statement : Children are influenced more by their teachers nowadays.
Assumptions :
I. The children consider teachers as their models.
II. A large amount of children's time is spent in school.
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, it is because children consider teachers as their model that they are more influenced by them. So, I is implicit. It is not necessary that the children are influenced by teachers because they spend much time in school. So, II is not implicit.
6. Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer :
Statement : "But out of A, B, C and D products, you buy B which alone is based on the international technology."- A shopkeeper tells a customer.
Assumptions :
I. The customers normally accept the recommendation of the shopkeeper.
II. Use of international technology is supposed to ensure better quality standards.
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 shopkeeper tells the customer the merits and demerits of various products, thus making it easy for him to choose. So, I is implicit. Since the shopkeeper stresses on buying B because it is based on international technology, so II is also implicit.
7. Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer :
Statement : "If you want to give any advertisement, give it in the newspaper X." - A tells B.
Assumptions :
I. B wants to publicise his products.
II. Newspaper X has a wide circulation.
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 word 'If in the statement shows that B may or may not want to publicise his products. So I is not implicit. It is advised that advertisements be given in newspaper X. This means that X will help advertise better i.e., it has wider circulation. So, II is implicit.
8.Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer :
Statement : Kartik left for Delhi on Tuesday by train to attend a function to be held on Friday at his uncle's house in Delhi.
Assumptions :
I. Kartik may reach Delhi on Wednesday.
II. Kartik may reach Delhi before Friday.
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, it cannot be deduced as to which day Kartik would reach Delhi. But Kartik has left for Delhi to attend a function to be held on Friday. So, he must have planned his journey to reach Delhi before Friday. Thus, only II is implicit.
9. Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer :
Statement : "Avon Cycles - Fast, easy to ride, impressive, reliable, crafted and up-to-date automation." - An advertisement.
Assumptions :
I. There is no other cycle with any of these features.
II. People do not bother about the cost.
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 advertisement is for Avon cycles and nothing about the cost or the features of other brands of cycles, is mentioned. So, neither I nor II is implicit.
10. Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer :
Statement : "Private property, trespassers will be prosecuted" - A notice on a plot of land.
Assumptions :
I. The passerby may read the notice and may not trespass.
II. The people are scared of prosecution.
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: Any notice is displayed assuming that people will read the notice and also follow the content of the notice. So, I is implicit. Besides, the notice threatens any trespassers to be prosecuted. So, II is also implicit.