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) 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.
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. Only assumption I is implicit
- 2. Only assumption II is implicit
- 3. Either I or II is implicit
- 4. Neither I nor II is implicit
- 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. Only assumption I is implicit
- 2. Only assumption II is implicit
- 3. Either I or II is implicit
- 4. Neither I nor II is implicit
- 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. Only assumption I is implicit
- 2. Only assumption II is implicit
- 3. Either I or II is implicit
- 4. Neither I nor II is implicit
- 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. Only assumption I is implicit
- 2. Only assumption II is implicit
- 3. Either I or II is implicit
- 4. Neither I nor II is implicit
- 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. Only assumption I is implicit
- 2. Only assumption II is implicit
- 3. Either I or II is implicit
- 4. Neither I nor II is implicit
- 5. Both I and II are implicit