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Statement - Assumptions Test

STATEMENT ASSUMPTIONS TEST

25 QUESTIONS
60 MINUTES

In each question below is given statement followed by two assumptions
numbered I and II. 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.
Give answer :
(A) if only I assumption is implicit;
(B) if only assumption II is implicit;
(C) if either I or II is implicit;
(D) if neither I not II is implicit; and
(E) if both I and II are implicit.

1. Statements : II. The clerk may not inform his late coming unless
“Use ‘X’ brand shoes. They are available in all sizes instructed.
and last longer” - an advertisement in the newspaper (A) (B) ( C) (D)
‘a’.
Assumptions : In each questions below a statement is given followed by
I. Some people do not know about ‘X’ brand shoes. two assumptions numbered I and II. You have to
II. People generally prefer shoes which last longer. consider the statement and the assumption given and
(A) (B) ( C) (D) decide which of the choices about implicitness of
assumption is true.
2. Statements : (A) if only assumption I is implicit.
“Use ‘X’ brand shoes. They are available in all sizes (B) if only assumption II is implicit.
and last longer” - an advertisement in the newspaper ( C) if both assumption I and II are implicit.
‘A’ (D) if neither assumption I nor II is implicit.
Assumptions :
I. Very few people read advertisement in a 5. Statements :
newspaper. Vocational training lays too much stress on
II. Very few people read the newspaper ‘A’ specialisation so it should not be offered in India.
(A) (B) ( C) (D) Assumptions :
I. Specialisation is harmful.
3. Statements : II. Vocational training is being offered in India.
“Please do not wait for me, I may be late, start taking (A) (B) ( C) (D)
lunch as soon as the guests arrive” - a message from a
Director of a company to his office Managers. 6. Statements :
Assumptions: Religious instruction means the habit contemplating
I. Keeping guests waiting is not desirable. and making effort at the realisation of the self. This
II. Lunch may not be ready in time. leads to spirit of tolerances and keen curiosity for
(A) (B) ( C) (D) knowledge. Our world needs these things. So all
teaching should be done in a religious spirit.
4. Statements : Assumptions :
“Give this packet to Mr. ‘X’ at his residence and return I. Spirit of tolerance is a quality of man.
immediately. In case you are likely to be late inform II. It is possible to teach all subjects in religious
me” Mr. ‘A’ tells his clerk. spirit.
Assumptions : (A) (B) ( C) (D)
I. The clerk may not obey Mr. A’s instructions.

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