Reasoning (Assumption Based)
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Number of Questions: 15 | |
Created by: Sara Dalvi | |
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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.
- There are more than one train to Chennai.
- There will be a vacancy in the desired class.
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 :
- The corporation will take care to fulfill the minimum requirements providing infrastructure in the area for the newly constructed building.
- Corporation is expecting good earnings by the way of faces from the high rise buildings.
- The corporation has taken the residents of the area into confidence and assured them of no inconvenience to them due to new construction.
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 :
- The Amendment has several loopholes and is bound to hurt the ligants' interests.
- All the members of BCI will welcome the decision.
- The hunger strike held in front of the court will put a pressure on the respective authority.
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.
- Only qualified people will apply for teaching post.
- SCTE decides all the norms of educational qualifications for teaching faculty.
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 :
- Now-a-days, extra-curricular activites have more importance over the studies.
- Many parents would like to send their children to the school as it provides all the facilities.
- Overall care of the child has become the need as many women are working.
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.
- There are plenty of first class graduates who are likely to appear for admission to MBA courses.
- Reputation of the institute may get affected if students having less than first class are admitted.
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.
- Customers may go to some other shop if the discount is not offered.
- Offering discount is the best way to attract customers.
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 :
- Conversion creates resentment among several sections and also inflame religious passions, leading to communal clashes.
- Conversion only leads to the isolation of the converted.
- Strong oppostion puts hindrance before a bill in taking final shape.
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.
- Anonymous message is likely to be a hoax call.
- Alertness might be helful in reducing the menace.
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.
- The capacity of the wrongdoer cannot be a yardstick for deciding punishmnet for a crime.
- The court's immediate concern is the grievance of the victims, which needs readressal.
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.
- People's trust in the police force is not up to the desired level.
- Society has the efficiency to judge accurately about the police leadership.
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.
- A person who is not intelligent can also qualify the written examination for POs.
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.
- Many companies provide training.
- Profitability and productivity are supplementary to each other.
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.
- People will not go to office.
- Normalcy will be restored shortly.
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.
- Strike is the most popular tool used by people to protest.
- The strike may bring pressure on the government, forcing them to reconsider the decision.