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 5:Statement: We should use detergents to clean objects. Assumption: I. Detergents help to dislodge grease and dirt. II. Detergents form more leather. A)Both I and II are implicit B)Only assumption I is implicit C)Neither I nor II is implicit D)Only assumption II is implicit Answer : Option B Explanation: It is assumed that detergents help to clear grease and dirt, that is why it has been recommended in the statement. Hence, assumption I is implicit. Q 6: Statement:Never before such a lucid book was available on this topic. Assumptions : I. Some other books were available on this topic. II. You can write lucid books on very few topics. A)Neither I nor II is implicit B)Either I or II is implicit C)Only assumption II is implicit D)Only assumption I is implicit Answer : Option D Explanation: Assumption I follows, because books were available on this topic but not "lucid" books. Lucid meaning in Hindi : सुस्पष्ट Q 7: Statement:The railway authorities have decided to increase the freight charges by 10% in view of the possibility of incurring losses in the current financial year. Assumptions : I. The volume of freight during the remaining period may remain same. II. The amount so obtained may set off a part or total of the estimated deficit. A)Only assumption II is implicit B) Either I or II is implicit C)Both I and II are implicit D)Neither I nor II is implicit Answer : Option A Explanation: Noting about the volume of freight is mentioned in the statement. So, I is not implicit. According to statement, the freight charges are being increased to cover up the possible losses. So II is implicit. Q 8: Statement:Detergents should be used to clean clothes. Assumptions: I. Detergents form more lather. II. Detergents help to dislodge grease and dirt. A)Either I or II is implicit B)Only assumption I is implicit C)Both I and II are implicit D)Only assumption II is implicit Answer : Option Explanation: Nothing is mentioned about lather formation by the detergent. So, I is not implicit. Also, detergents should be used as they clean clothes better and more easily. So, II is implicit.

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