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Reasoning (Assumption Based)

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Directions: In the question below, a statement followed by three assumptions numbered 1, 2 and 3 is given. An assumption is something supposed or taken for granted. You have to consider the statement and the following assumptions and decide which of the assumptions is implicit in the statement, and then choose the correct answer. Statement : Ramesh decided to get the railway reservation in February for the journey he wants to make in May to Chennai. Assumptions : 1. The railway issues reservations three months in advance.

  1. There are more than one train to Chennai.
  2. There will be a vacancy in the desired class.
  1. Only 1 is implicit.

  2. 2 and 3 are implicit.

  3. 1 and 3 are implicit.

  4. All are implicit.

  5. None is implicit.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

In the statements, nothing has been given about the numbers of trains and vacancy of reservation. Therefore, assumptions 2 and 3 are not implicit. However, it is given that Ramesh takes reservation for May in February clearly indicates that there is provision of three months in advance. So, the assumption 1 is implicit.

Directions: In the question below, a statement followed by three assumptions numbered 1, 2 and 3 is given. An assumption is something supposed or taken for granted.You have to consider the statement and the following assumptions and decide which of the assumptions is implicit in the statement, and then choose the correct answer. Statement : "The municipal corporation of the city is granting permission to builders for new construction of high rise buildings for the city, despite the appeal from the environmentalists to avoid overcrowding". Assumptions :

  1. The corporation will take care to fulfill the minimum requirements providing infrastructure in the area for the newly constructed building.
  2. Corporation is expecting good earnings by the way of faces from the high rise buildings.
  3. The corporation has taken the residents of the area into confidence and assured them of no inconvenience to them due to new construction.
  1. Only 1 is implicit.

  2. Only 2 is implicit.

  3. Only 3 is implicit

  4. 1 and 2 are implicit.

  5. All of these


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Assumption 1 is true as without the minimum requirements, they could face problem of selling the flats to people. Assumption 2 is also true as with the high rise buildings, there will be more flats, which will result to selling of more flats and generating more profit. Hence, both 1 and 2 follow.

Directions: In the question below, a statement followed by three assumptions numbered 1, 2 and 3 is given. An assumption is something supposed or taken for granted. You have to consider the statement and the following assumptions and decide which of the assumptions is implicit in the statement, and then choose the correct answer.

Statement : "Bar council of India (BCI) has decided to go on a hunger strike to protest the implementation of the Legal Services Authority (Amendment) Act". -Chairman of BCI. Assumptions :

  1. The Amendment has several loopholes and is bound to hurt the ligants' interests.
  2. All the members of BCI will welcome the decision.
  3. The hunger strike held in front of the court will put a pressure on the respective authority.
  1. Only 1 is implict.

  2. 1 and 2 are implicit.

  3. 1 and 3 are implicit.

  4. All are implicit.

  5. None is implicit.


Correct Option: E
Explanation:

1 is not implicit as it will hurt the litigant's interests of the lawyers. 2 is not implicit because we cannot assume all the members of BCI to welcome decision as there might be some members who oppose that decision. 3 is not implicit as it deviates by mentioning the venue.

Directions: In the question below, a statement followed by three assumptions numbered 1, 2 and 3 is given. An assumption is something supposed or taken for granted. You have to consider the statement and the following assumptions and decide which of the assumptions is implicit in the statement, and then choose the correct answer. Statement : State Council for Teacher Education (SCTE) has laid down guidelines in respect of the minimum qualification for a person to be employed as a teacher in universities or in recognised institutions. Assumptions : 1. The authorities will now appoint only qualified teachers.

  1. Only qualified people will apply for teaching post.
  2. SCTE decides all the norms of educational qualifications for teaching faculty.
  1. 1 and 2 are implicit.

  2. 1 and 3 are implicit.

  3. Only 1 is implicit.

  4. All are implicit.

  5. None is implicit.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

All the assumptions are clearly implicit.

Directions: In the question below, a statement followed by three assumptions numbered 1, 2 and 3 is given. An assumption is something supposed or taken for granted. You have to consider the statement and the following assumptions and decide which of the assumptions is implicit in the statement, and then choose the correct answer. Statement : "Our school provides all facilities like school bus services, computer training, sports facilities. Also gives opportunity to participate in various extra-curricular activities apart from studies". An advertisement by a public school. Assumptions :

  1. Now-a-days, extra-curricular activites have more importance over the studies.
  2. Many parents would like to send their children to the school as it provides all the facilities.
  3. Overall care of the child has become the need as many women are working.
  1. Only 1 is implicit.

  2. Only 2 is implicit.

  3. 1 and 3 are implicit.

  4. All of these

  5. None of these


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The 2nd assumption is true as with the demand of parents, school authorities have built these types of schools,  which have all the facilities.

Directions: In the question below, a statement followed by three assumptions numbered 1, 2 and 3 is given. An assumption is something supposed or taken for granted. You have to consider the statement and the following assumptions and decide which of the given assumptions is/are implicit in the statement, and then choose the correct answer. Statement: "Graduates with first class are eligible to apply for admission to MBA courses in our institute" - An advertisement by a Management Institute. Assumptions:
1. Only those who are first class graduates can cope with the studies of MBA courses.

  1. There are plenty of first class graduates who are likely to appear for admission to MBA courses.
  2. Reputation of the institute may get affected if students having less than first class are admitted.
  1. Only 1 is implicit.

  2. Only 2 is implicit.

  3. Only 3 is implicit.

  4. 1 and 2 are implict.

  5. All of the above


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The advertisement was issued assuming that sufficient number of first class graduates are likely to apply for admission to MBA.

Directions: In the question below, a statement followed by three assumptions numbered 1, 2 and 3 is given. An assumption is something supposed or taken for granted. You have to consider the statement and the following assumptions and decide which of the assumptions is implicit in the statement, and then choose the correct answer. Statement : 'Buy a variety of items from our shop and get 20% discount' - an advertisement. Assumptions : 1. Many people will visit the shop to get the benefit of discount.

  1. Customers may go to some other shop if the discount is not offered.
  2. Offering discount is the best way to attract customers.
  1. Only 1 is implicit.

  2. Only 2 is implicit.

  3. Only 3 is implicit.

  4. 1 and 2 are implicit.

  5. None of these


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The advertisement was given to attract the people and people want to buy the things at cheaper prices. So, they will visit the shop to avail discount.

Directions: In the question below, a statement followed by three assumptions numbered 1, 2 and 3 is given. An assumption is something supposed or taken for granted. You have to consider the statement and the following assumptions and decide which of the assumptions is implicit in the statement, and then choose the correct answer. Statement : Despite strong opposition, the controversial Prohibition of Forcible Conversion of Religion Bill was passed by the Tamil Nadu Assembly with the AIDMK and the BJP outvoting the combined opposition of the DMK, the Congress, the Pattali Makkal Katachi and the Left parties. - A news. Assumptions :

  1. Conversion creates resentment among several sections and also inflame religious passions, leading to communal clashes.
  2. Conversion only leads to the isolation of the converted.
  3. Strong oppostion puts hindrance before a bill in taking final shape.
  1. 2 and 3 are implicit.

  2. 1 and 2 are implicit.

  3. 1 and 3 are implicit.

  4. All are implicit.

  5. None is implicit.


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Only 3 is implicit. Only 3 is implicit. The statement is a piece of news, therefore the assumptions by journalists about its impact cannot be explicitly said. But the words, despite strong opposition, indicates that the journalists must be assuming 3. Hence, only 3 follows.

Directions: In the question below, a statement followed by three assumptions numbered 1, 2 and 3 is given. An assumption is something supposed or taken for granted. You have to consider the statement and the following assumptions and decide which of the assumptions is implicit in the statement, and then choose the correct answer. Statement : For the third time in a row this week, the Indira Gandhi International Airport was put on a full alert today after Air India received an anonymous message that two terrorists laden with explosives were aboard its Mumbai-Delhi-Hong kong flight.- An authority of Indira Gandhi International Airport. Assumptions : 1. Anonymous message is not likely to be a hoax call.

  1. Anonymous message is likely to be a hoax call.
  2. Alertness might be helful in reducing the menace.
  1. 1 and 3 are implicit.

  2. 2 and 3 are implicit.

  3. Either 1 or 2 or 3 is implicit.

  4. Only 3 is implicit.

  5. None is implicit.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Why was the airport was put on a full alert? The authority must be assuming 1. Hence,1 is implicit but 2 is not. Again, to put the airport on a full alert indicates that the authority must be assuming 3 also.

Directions: In the question below, a statement followed by three assumptions numbered 1, 2 and 3 is given. An assumption is something supposed or taken for granted. You have to consider the statement and the following assumptions and decide which of the assumptions is implicit in the statement, and then choose the correct answer. Statement : The High Court has ordered the state X to submit the case papers of the hit and run accident involving actor Mr. Y and directed the police not to allow the actor or his family members and friends to meet witnesses or victims. Assumptions : 1. The kith and kin of an accused are likely to make an effort to tamper with the evidence or create a nuisance to help acquit the accused.

  1. The capacity of the wrongdoer cannot be a yardstick for deciding punishmnet for a crime.
  2. The court's immediate concern is the grievance of the victims, which needs readressal.
  1. Only 1 is implicit.

  2. 1 and 2 are implicit.

  3. 1 and 3 are implicit.

  4. All of these

  5. None of these


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

1 follows as the victim is an actor and his friends or relatives can tamper the evidence as they will try to protect the actor.

Directions: In the question below, a statement followed by three assumptions numbered 1, 2 and 3 is given. An assumption is something supposed or taken for granted. You have to consider the statement and the following assumptions and decide which of the assumptions is implicit in the statement, and then choose the correct answer. Statement : "You should be very careful, so that the society does not adversely comments on the police leadership".- A statement made by a CBI officer to the newly recruited young officers. Assumptions : 1. The society always indulge in adverse comments.

  1. People's trust in the police force is not up to the desired level.
  2. Society has the efficiency to judge accurately about the police leadership.
  1. 1 and 2 are implicit.

  2. 2 and 3 are implicit.

  3. 1 and 3 are implicit.

  4. All of these

  5. None of these


Correct Option: E
Explanation:

Suggestion or direction to young officers by the officer is aimed at making the new recruits aware of their responsibilities. Assumption 1 can not  be correlated with the above statement. 2 is an assumption, this is what leads to adverse comments. 3 is not implicit as chances are that the judgement is inaccurate, hence the extra caution. Hence, only 2 is implicit.

Directions: In the question below, a statement is given followed by two assumptions numbered 1 and 2. An assumption is something supposed or taken for granted. You have to consider the statement and the following assumptions and decide which of the assumptions is/are implicit in the statement, and then choose the correct answer. Statement: It is not always true that only an intelligent person can qualify the written examination for Probationary Officers. Assumptions: 1. An intelligent person can qualify the written examination for POs.

  1. A person who is not intelligent can also qualify the written examination for POs.
  1. Only 1 is implicit.

  2. Only 2 is implicit.

  3. Either 1 or 2 is implicit.

  4. Neither 1 nor 2 is implicit.

  5. Both 1 and 2 are implicit.


Correct Option: E
Explanation:

Both are implicit.

Directions: In the question below, a statement followed by three assumptions numbered 1, 2 and 3 is given. An assumption is something supposed or taken for granted. You have to consider the statement and the following assumptions and decide which of the assumptions is implicit in the statement, and then choose the correct answer. Statement: Training must be given to all the employees for increasing productivity and profitability. Assumptions: 1. Training is an essential component of productivity.

  1. Many companies provide training.
  2. Profitability and productivity are supplementary to each other.
  1. 1 and 3 are implicit.

  2. 1 and 2 are implicit.

  3. Only 3 is implicit.

  4. All are implicit.

  5. None is implicit.


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Training has been necessitated in the statement, i.e. it is related to the efficiency and effectiveness of an employee. Therefore, both the assumptions are implicit.

Directions: In the question below, a statement followed by three assumptions numbered 1, 2 and 3 is given. An assumption is something supposed or taken for granted. You have to consider the statement and the following assumptions and decide which of the assumptions is implicit in the statement, and then choose the correct answer.

Statement: The situation of this area still continues to be tense and out of control. People are requested to be in their homes only. Assumptions: 1. There had been some serious incidents.

  1. People will not go to office.
  2. Normalcy will be restored shortly.
  1. 1 and 3 are implicit.

  2. 1 and 2 are implicit.

  3. Only 1 is implicit.

  4. All are implicit.

  5. None is implicit.


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The situation is tense, which means that some serious incident has occurred. Secondly, it is given that the situation still continues to be tense. It means that the people may not go to their offices. However, we cannot say when will the normalcy be restored. Hence, only 1 and 2 follow.

Directions: In the question below, a statement followed by three assumptions numbered 1, 2 and 3 is given. An assumption is something supposed or taken for granted. You have to consider the statement and the following assumptions and decide which of the assumptions is implicit in the statement, and then choose the correct answer.

Statement: One day token strike was called by the employees in government organisations to protest against privatisation of profit making Public Sector Undertakings. Assumptions: 1. The government may favourably consider the views of the employees.

  1. Strike is the most popular tool used by people to protest.
  2. The strike may bring pressure on the government, forcing them to reconsider the decision.
  1. Only 1 is implicit.

  2. Only 2 is implicit.

  3. 1 and 3 are implicit.

  4. All are implicit.

  5. None of these


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Strike is the most popular tool as most organisations do strike to meet their demands.

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