Statement and Assumption

Direction: In each question below is given a statement followed by two assumptions numbered I and II. Consider the statement and decide which of the given assumptions is implicit in the Statement. Give Answer: 1. If only assumption I is implicit 2. If only assumption II is implicit 3. If either I or II is implicit 4. If neither I nor II is implicit 5. If both I and II are implicit. Q 1: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)Both I and II are implicit B)Neither I nor II is implicit C)Either I or II is implicit D)None of these Answer : Option A Explanation: Both the assumptions are implicit. If it was not possible to copy the software, such statement would not have made. The warning is given because it may have some effect. Thus assumptions I and II are implicit. Q 2:Statement:It is desirable to put the child in school at the age of 5 or so. Assumptions: I.At that age the child reaches appropriate level of development and is ready to learn. II.The schools do not admit children after six years of age. A)Both I and II are implicit B)Only assumption II is implicit C)Either I or II is implicit D)Only assumption I is implicit Answer : Option D Explanation: Since the statement talks of putting the child in school at the age of 5, it means that the child is mentally prepared for the same at this age. So, I is implicit. But nothing about admission after 6 years of age is mentioned in the statement. So, II is not implicit. Q 3: Statement:Ram 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. Ram may reach Delhi on Wednesday. II.Ram may reach Delhi before Friday. A)Both I and II are implicit B)Neither I nor II is implicit C)Only assumption II is implicit D)Only assumption I is implicit Answer : Option C Explanation: Clearly, it cannot be deduced as to which day Ram would reach Delhi. But Ram 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. Q 4:Statement: The economic prosperity of any nation is dependent on the quality of its human resources. Assumption : I. It is possible to measure the quality of human resources of a nation. II. Achieving economic prosperity is a cherished goal of every nation. A)Neither I nor II is implicit B)Only assumption I is implicit C)Both I and II are implicit D)None of these Answer : Option B Explanation: Since the statement itself says that economic prosperity is measured by the quality of its human resources, we can say that assumption I is implicit. However, assumption II leaves much to be desired for.

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