Professional Documents
Culture Documents
PART 3
1. 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
.
2. Statement: The entire north India, including Delhi and the neighbouring states remained
'powerless' the whole day of 19th December as the northern grid supplying electricity to the
seven states collapsed yet again.
Assumptions:
I. The northern grid had collapsed earlier.
II. The grid system of providing electricity to a group of states is an ineffective type of power
supply system.
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
.
B
Only assumption II is implicit
.
C
Either I or II is implicit
.
D
Neither I nor II is implicit
.
4. Statement: Many people have expressed surprise as the princess has broken the royal tradition
of marriage by choosing a commoner as her life partner.
Assumptions:
I. People expect royal families to observe customs and traditions.
II. People still value 'purity of royal blood' and 'status' when it comes to a marriage of
members of royal family.
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
.
E. Both I and II are implicit
Answer: Option E
Explanation:
Since the princess' step has been taken by surprise, it is evident that she was not expected to
marry a commoner but a person of equivalent 'status*. So, both I and II are implicit.
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5. Statement: Highly brilliant and industrious students do not always excel in the written
examination.
Assumptions:
I. The written examination is good mainly for mediocre students.
II. The brilliant and industrious students cannot always write good answers in the exam
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
.
6. Statement: All the employees are notified that the organisation will provide transport facilities at
half cost from the nearby railway station to the office except those who have been provided with
travelling allowance.
Assumptions:
I. Most of the employees will travel by the office transport.
II. Those who are provided with travelling allowance will not read such notice.
A
Only assumption I is implicit
.
B
Only assumption II is implicit
.
C
Either I or II is implicit
.
7. Statement: The government has decided to hold the employers responsible for deducting tax at
source for all its employees.
Assumptions:
I. The employers may still not arrange to deduct tax at source for its employees.
II. The employees may not allow the employers to deduct tax at source.
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
.
8. Statement: Whenever you have any doubt on this subject, you may refer to the book by Enn
and Enn.
Assumptions:
I. The book by Enn and Enn is available.
II. There is no other book on this subject.
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
.
9. Statement: I can take you quickly from Kanpur to Lucknow by my cab but then you must pay me
double the normal charges,
Assumptions:
I. Normally, it will take more time to reach Lucknow from Kanpur.
II. People want to reach quickly but they will not pay extra money for it.
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
.
10. Statement: "I would like to study the impact of pay revision on job satisfaction of employees." -
A tells B.
Assumptions:
I. Job satisfaction can be measured.
II. A has necessary competence to undertake such study.
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
.
11. Statement: "In the recently imposed war, global public opinion was dishonoured by the
economically strong and scientifically advanced superpower."
Assumptions:
I. Superpowers need not take any heed of global public opinion.
II. Global public opinion must have been against the imposition of war.
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
.
12. Statement: How is it that the village is not shown in this so-called official map of this district?
Assumptions:
I. The official district map is expected to show all the villages of that district.
II. This is not an authentic and official map.
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
.
B
Only assumption II is implicit
.
C
Either I or II is implicit
.
D
Neither I nor II is implicit
.
14. Statement: No budgetary provision for the purpose of appointing additional faculty would be
made in the context of institute's changed financial priorities.
Assumptions:
I. Appointment of faculty requires funds.
II. There are areas other than appointment of faculty which require more financial attention.
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
.
15. Statement: The economic condition of the country has gone from bad to worse.
Assumptions:
I. The government has failed to tackle economic problems.
II. People are not cooperating with the government.
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
.
16. Statement: Science is a sort of news agency comparable in principle to other new agencies. But
this news agency gives us information which is reliable to an extraordinary high degree due to
elaborate techniques of verification and its capacity to survive centuries. So, science should be
read with as much interest as we read news.
Assumptions:
I. Science encourages investigative spirit.
II. People read news out of interest.
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
.
17. Statement: Deepak has a large collection of books and he keeps on purchasing new books to
add to his collection.
Assumptions:
I. Deepak loves and cares for books.
II. Deepak has read each and every book that he has purchased.
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
.
B
Only assumption II is implicit
.
C
Either I or II is implicit
.
D
Neither I nor II is implicit
.
19. Statement: There has been a remarkable increase in the air traffic in India during the past few
years.
Assumptions:
I. Travelling by air has become a status symbol now.
II. Large numbers of peoples are able to afford air travel now.
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
.
B
Only assumption II is implicit
.
C
Either I or II is implicit
.
D
Neither I nor II is implicit
.
21. Statement: A's advice to B - "If you want to study Accounts, join Institute Y."
Assumptions:
I. Institute Y provides good Accounts education.
II. B listens to As advice.
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
.
22. 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
.
23. 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
.
B
Only assumption II is implicit
.
C
Either I or II is implicit
.
D
Neither I nor II is implicit
.
25. 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
.
B
Only assumption II is implicit
.
C
Either I or II is implicit
.
D
Neither I nor II is implicit
.
B
Only assumption II is implicit
.
C
Either I or II is implicit
.
D
Neither I nor II is implicit
.
B
Only assumption II is implicit
.
C
Either I or II is implicit
.
D
Neither I nor II is implicit
.
29. Statement: The President assured the people that elections will be held here after every five
years,
Assumptions:
I. People are afraid that the elections may not be held at all.
II. People are afraid that the elections may not be held after five years.
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
.
30. Statement: Interview conducted for selecting people for jobs should measure personality
characteristics of candidates.
Assumptions:
I. Performance on job depends on personality characteristics.
II. Personality characteristics can be measured in interview.
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
.
B
Only assumption II is implicit
.
C
Either I or II is implicit
.
D
Neither I nor II is implicit
.
32. Statement: Children, who get encouragement, usually perform better. - A note by the Principal
to the parents.
Assumptions:
I. Some parents do not encourage children.
II. Parents may follow Principal's advice.
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
.
33. Statement: "According to me, you should get your child examined by a specialist doctor." - A
tells B.
Assumptions:
I. Specialist doctors are able to diagnose better than ordinary doctors.
II. B will certainly not agree with A's advice.
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
.
E. Both I and II are implicit
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
The advice particularly mentions 'a specialist doctor' and not simply 'doctor'. So, I is implicit, B's
response to A's advice cannot be deduced from the given statement. So, II is not implicit.
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B
Only assumption II is implicit
.
C
Either I or II is implicit
.
D
Neither I nor II is implicit
.
35. Statement: "Best way to solve this problem of workers' dissatisfaction is to offer them cash
rewards. If this type of incentive can solve the problem in CIDCO Company then why not here." -
A Personnel Manager tells the Chairman of a company.
Assumptions:
I. The reason for workers' dissatisfaction in both the companies was similar.
II. Monetary incentives have universal appeal.
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
.
36. Statement: Do not copy our software without our permission - A notice.
Assumptions:
I. It is possible to copy the software.
II. Such warning will have some effect.
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
.
37. Statement: Retired persons should not be appointed for executive posts in other organisations.
Assumptions:
I. Retired persons may lack the zeal and commitment to carry out executive's work.
II. Retired persons do not take interest in the work and welfare of the new organisation.
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
.
38. Statement: "In my absence, I request you to look after the affairs of our company." - B tells C.
Assumptions:
I. C may not accept the request of B.
II. C has the expertise to handle the affairs of the company.
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
.
39. Statement: An announcement: Passengers in their own interest are advised to fasten their seat
belts while seated in the trolley of the ropeway.
Assumptions:
I. People are always careful about their own safety.
II. Unless advised, passengers might not use the seat belts.
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
.
40. Statement: "Banking services are fine tuned to meet growing business needs," - An
advertisement.
Assumptions:
I. Banking is a part of business activity
II. Industrialists prefer better banking 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
.
36. Statement: Do not copy our software without our permission - A notice.
Assumptions:
I. It is possible to copy the software.
II. Such warning will have some effect.
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
.
37. Statement: Retired persons should not be appointed for executive posts in other organisations.
Assumptions:
I. Retired persons may lack the zeal and commitment to carry out executive's work.
II. Retired persons do not take interest in the work and welfare of the new organisation.
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
.
38. Statement: "In my absence, I request you to look after the affairs of our company." - B tells C.
Assumptions:
I. C may not accept the request of B.
II. C has the expertise to handle the affairs of the company.
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
.
39. Statement: An announcement: Passengers in their own interest are advised to fasten their seat
belts while seated in the trolley of the ropeway.
Assumptions:
I. People are always careful about their own safety.
II. Unless advised, passengers might not use the seat belts.
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
.
40. Statement: "Banking services are fine tuned to meet growing business needs," - An
advertisement.
Assumptions:
I. Banking is a part of business activity
II. Industrialists prefer better banking 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
.
41. Statement: The 'M' Cooperative Housing Society has put up a notice at its gate those sales
persons are not allowed inside the society.
Assumptions:
I. All the sales persons will stay away from the 'M' Cooperative Housing Society.
II. The security guard posted at the gate may be able to stop the sales persons entering the
society.
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
.
B
Only assumption II is implicit
.
C
Either I or II is implicit
.
D
Neither I nor II is implicit
.
43. Statement: The multinational fast food chains are opening up a large number of Plus Coffee
Shops with piped modern music in different cities of India and these are serving various
breakfast (snax) with coffee.
Assumptions:
I. A large number of persons may become regular customers of these coffee shops.
II. The people will like to enjoy the comfortable environment while drinking coffee with snax.
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
.
44. Statement: Market trends are changing continuously and with increasing competitiveness, the
consumer's demands with respect to the prices and quality are gradually increasing.
Assumptions:
I. The consumers did not care for the prices and quality earlier.
II. Market competitiveness is not favourable for the consumers.
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
.
45. Statement: The school authorities have decided to increase the number of students in each
classroom to seventy from the next academic session to bridge the gap between the income and
the expenditure to a large extent.
Assumptions:
I. The income generated by way of fees of the additional students will be sufficient enough
to bridge the gap.
II. The school will get all the additional students in each class from the next academic
session.
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
.
46. Statement: The General Administration Department has issued a circular to all the employees
informing them that henceforth the employees can avail their lunch break at any of the half-hour
slots between 1.00 p.m. and 2.30 p.m.
Assumptions:
I. The employees may welcome the decision and avail lunch break at different time's slots.
II. There may not be any break in the work of the organization as the employees will have
their lunch break at different time slots.
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
.
B
Only assumption II is implicit
.
C
Either I or II is implicit
.
D
Neither I nor II is implicit
.
48. Statement: "The function will start at 3 P.M. You are requested to take your seats before 3
P.M." - Last sentence in an invitation card.
Assumptions:
I. If the invitee is not in his seat before 3 P.M., the function will not start.
II. Function will start as scheduled.
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
.
49. Statement: The two countries have signed a fragile pact, but the vital sovereignty issue remains
unresolved.
Assumptions:
I. The two countries cannot have permanent peace pact.
II. The two countries may become hostile again after a short spell of time.
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
.
50. Statement: Government aided schools should have uniformity in charging various fees.
Assumptions:
I. The Government's subsidy comes from the money collected by way of taxes from
people.
II. The Government while giving subsidy may have stipulated certain uniform conditions
regarding fees.
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
.