Reasoning Questions for SBI PO Clerks

In each question below is given a statement followed by two assumptions numbered I and II. You have to consider the statement and the following assumptions and decide which of the assumptions is implicit in the statement.                                                                                                   Give answer

  1. (1) If only assumption I is implicit
  2. (2) If only assumption II is implicit
  3. (3) If either I or II is implicit
  4. (4) If neither I nor II is implicit
  5. (5) If both I and II are implicit.

1. Statement: Because of the large number of potholes in road X, reaching airport in time has become difficult.(2)

Assumptions:

  • Reaching airport in time may not be always necessary.
  • There is no other convenient road to the airport.
  1. 1. Only assumption I is implicit
  2. 2. Only assumption II is implicit
  3. 3. Either I or II is implicit
  4. 4. Neither I nor II is implicit
  5. 5. Both I and II are implicit

2. Statement: Safety and health practices in many Indian companies are well below the international standards.                                                                                                                                                                   (2)                                                                  Assumptions:

  • International standards of health and safety are ideal and unrealistic.
  • Indian organizations do not consider safety and health management as their prime social responsibility.
  1. 1. Only assumption I is implicit
  2. 2. Only assumption II is implicit
  3. 3. Either I or II is implicit
  4. 4. Neither I nor II is implicit
  5. 5. Both I and II are implicit

3. Statement: Greater public participation results in good civic governance. – Statement of Municipal Commissioner of City A.                                                                                                  (2)                                                                                                                       Assumptions:

  • The municipal office is not competent to effect good civic administration.
  • Good civic governance is a matter of collective will and effort of the people and administration.
  1. 1. Only assumption I is implicit
  2. 2. Only assumption II is implicit
  3. 3. Either I or II is implicit
  4. 4. Neither I nor II is implicit
  5. 5. Both I and II are implicit

4. Statement: The regulatory authority has set up a review committee to find out the reasons for unstable stock prices.                                                                                                                                                       (5)                                                           Assumptions:

  • The investors may regain confidence in stock market by this decision.
  • The review committee has the expertise to find out the causes for volatility in the stock market.
  1. 1. Only assumption I is implicit
  2. 2. Only assumption II is implicit
  3. 3. Either I or II is implicit
  4. 4. Neither I nor II is implicit
  5. 5. Both I and II are implicit

5. Statement: Please note that the company will provide accommodation to only outside candidates if selected.’ – A condition in an advertisement.                                                               (1)                                                                                                           Assumptions:

  • The local candidates would be having some other arrangement for their stay.
  • The company plans to select only local candidates.
  1. 1. Only assumption I is implicit
  2. 2. Only assumption II is implicit
  3. 3. Either I or II is implicit
  4. 4. Neither I nor II is implicit
  5. 5. Both I and II are implicit