What is Statement and Assumption

Imagine you have a statement, Inside that statement, there are many
hidden ideas, things that aren’t said outright but are assumed to be true
for the statement to make sense. In simple words A “statement” is a
sentence that can be true or false. However, behind any statement,
there are underlying assumptions. Assumptions are implicit ideas or
beliefs that are taken for granted within the context of the statement.
They are not explicitly stated but are necessary for the statement to be
meaningful or valid.

Statement and Assumption Tricks

Here are some effective steps and strategies to solve statement and
assumption problems:

1. First, Read the statement Carefully and try to Clearly understand

what is explicitly mentioned and what is implied but not Mentioned.
2. Ask yourself if the implicit ideas are universally true or if there are
scenarios where they might not hold.
3. If dealing with multiple assumptions, use the elimination method.
4. Evaluate each assumption separately and eliminate the ones that
do not directly impact the statement validity.
5. Remember, An assumption is something supposed or taken for
granted.
6. Some assumptions might be essential for the statement’s validity,
while others might be unrelated.
7. choose the correct option by using assumptions which is granted
For statement.

Statement and Assumption Questions

and Answers
Direction (Q.1-63):- In each question below is given a 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.

Given answer
(a) If only assumption I is implicit.
(b) If only assumption II is implicit.
(c) Either I or II is implicit.
(d) If neither I nor II is implicit.
(e) If both I and II are implicit.

Q-1. Statement:-
If you have any problems, bring them to me.

Assumptions:-
I. You have some problems.
II. I can solve any problem.

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Answer : (b) only assumption II is implicit.

Solution :
The word 'If shown that 'you' do not necessarily have problems. So, I is not
implicit. Also, the statement states that problems will be solved by 'me'. So II is
implicit.

Q-2. Statement:-
Detergents should be used to clean clothes.

Assumptions:-
I. Detergents from more lather.
II. Detergents help to dislodge grase and dirt.

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Answer : (b) only assumption II is implicit.

Solution :
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.

Q-3. Statement:
Like a mad man, I decided to follow him.

Assumptions:
I. I am not a mad man.
II. I am a mad man

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Answer : (c) Either I or II is implicit.

Solution :
The words 'Like a mad man show that either a person is really mad or he is not
mad but acted like mad. So, either I or II is implicit.

Q-4. Statement:
The government has decided to pay compensation to the tune of Rs. 1
lakh to the family members of those who are killed in railway accidents.

Assumptions:
I. The government has enough funds to meet the expenses due to
compensation.
II. There may be reduction in incidents or railway accidents in near
future.

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Answer : (a) only assumption I is implicit.

Solution :
Clearly, the amount of compensation must have been decided keeping in mind
the monetary position of the Government. So, I is implicit, However, nothing
can be said about the frequency of railway accidents in future. So, II is not
implicit.

Q-5. Statement:
Never before such a lucid book was available on the topic.

Assumption:-
I. Some other books were available on this topic.
II. You can write lucid books on very few topics.

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Answer : (a) only assumption I is implicit.

Solution :
It follows from the statement that books on this topic were available before also
but they were not 'lucid'. So, I is implicit. But a general comment as II cannot be
made from the given statement. So, II is not implicit.

Q-6. Statement:-
“I have not received telephone bills for nine months inspire of several
complaints” A telephone customer’s letter to the editor of a daily

Assumptions:-
I. Every customer has a right to get bills regularly from the telephone
company.
II. The customer’s complaints point to defect in the services which is
expected to be corrected.

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Answer : (e) both I and II are implicit.

Solution :
The customer's eagerness to get the bills makes I implicit. Besides, the customer
has written to the editor to bring the malfunctioning of the department to public
notice. So, II is also implicit.
Q-7. Statement :-
The management of XYZ Pvt. Ltd. asked the workers’ union to call off
strike immediately otherwise the management would be forced to close
down the factory.

Assumptions:-
I. No alternative other than closing down the factory is left for the
management of XYZ Pvt. Ltd.
II. Such threat may have some effect on the workers’ union.

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Answer : (b) only assumption II is implicit.

Solution :
Such a warning is usually given to the workers to threaten them that they would
lose their job and income forever if they didn't mend their ways. So, only II is
implicit.

Q-8. Statement:-
Most people who stop smoking gain weight.

Assumptions:-
I. If one stops smoking, one will gain weight.
II. If one does not stop smoking, one not will gain weight.

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Answer : (d) neither I nor II is implicit.

Solution :
The statement tackles of 'most people' and not 'all', So, I is not necessarily true.
Thus, from the statement. So, II is also not implicit.

Q-9. Statement:-
Vitamin E tablets improve circulation, keep your complexion in a glowing
condition.
Assumptions:-
I. People like a glowing complexion.
II. Complexion becomes dull in the absence of circulation.

Hide answer

Answer : (e) both I and II are implicit.

Solution :
Generally, only that good feature of a product is highlighted which people crave
for. So, I is implicit. Since complexion glows if circulation is improved, so Il is
also implicit.

Q-10. Statement:-
“Computer education should start at schools itself”.

Assumptions:-
I. Learning computers is easy.
II. Computer education fetches jobs easily.

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Answer : (a) only assumption I is implicit.

Solution :
Clearly, computer education can be started at the school level only if it is easy.
so, lis implicit. In the statement, nothing is mentioned about the link between
jobs and computer education. So, II is not implicit.

Q-11. Statement:-
It is desirable to put the child in school at the age of 5 year or so.

Assumptions:-
I. At that age the child reaches appropriate level of development and is
ready to learn
II. The school do not admit children after six years of age.

Hide answer
Answer : (a) only assumption I is implicit.
Solution :
Since the statement talks of putting the child in school at the the age of 5, it
means that the child is mentally prepared for the same at this age. So, I is
implicit But. possible to nothing about admission after 6 years of age mention in
the statement so II is not implicit.

Q-12. Statement:-
His recent investment in the shares of Company A is only a gamble.

Assumptions:-
I. He may incur loss on his investment.
II. He may gain from his investment.

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Answer :(c) Either I or II is implicit.

Solution :
The use of the world 'gamble ' indicates that he may, either gain or lose in the
deal.

Q-13. Statement:-
“If you want to give any advertisement, give it in the newspaper X”. – A
tells B.

Assumptions:
I. B wants to publicise his products.
II. Newspaper X has a wide circulation.

Hide answer

Answer : (b) only assumption II is implicit.

Solution :
The word 'If in the statement shows that B may or may not want to publicise his
products. So I is not implicit. It is advised that advertisements be given in
newspaper X. This means that X will help advertise better i.e., it has wider
circulation. So, II is implicit.

Q-14. Statement:-
“Those who are appearing for this examination for the first time, should
be helped in filling up the form.” – An instruction to invigilating staff.

Assumptions:-
I. The form is somewhat complicated.
II. Candidates can appear more than once for this examination.

Hide answer

Answer : (b) only assumption II is implicit.

Solution :
The statement mentions that only those students are to be helped who are filling
up the form for the first time. This does not mean that the form is complicated.
So, I is not implicit. However, II follows form the statement and so is implicit.

Q-15. Statement :-
The Principal instructed all the teachers to be careful in class because
some students may disturb other students.

Assumptions:-
I. The teachers will handle the situation properly and they will point out
the naughty students.
II. The students will welcome the decision of the Principal.

Hide answer

Answer : (e) both I and II are implicit.

Solution :
Clearly, teachers have been instructed to maintain discipline in the class and
point out the naughty students who do not let other students study. So, I is
implicit. Besides, the implementation of the instructions would surely help good
student to concentrate on their studies and ensure a good working atmosphere in
the class. So, II is also implicit.

Q-16. Statement:-
Beware of dogs, our dogs do not bark, but they are trained to distinguish
between genuine guests and intruders.

Assumptions:-
I. Barking dogs bite rarely.
II. Our dogs could be dangerous for intruders.

Hide answer

Answer : (b) only assumption II is implicit.

Solution :
The statement clearly warns the visitors to beware of dogs as they are trained to
welcome the guests and intruders differently. So, II is implicit. I is vague and
hence, it is not implicit.

Q-17. Statement:-
This year most of the shops and departmental stores are offering prizes
and discounts on purchases to attract customers.

Assumptions:-
I. The shops and depart mental stores have so far earned a lot of profit,
so now they have started sharing it with the customers.
II. Lots of goods are available but the sale is not shooting up. There is no
cheer for the customers.

Hide answer

Answer : (b) only assumption II is implicit.

Solution :
That someone has earned a lot is no reason to share the profit margin with the
customers. So, I is not implicit. Clearly, the offers have been announced to
attract more customers and boost up the sale. So, II is implicit.

Q-18. Statement:-
Provide mid-day meals to the children in primary schools to increase the
number of students attending schools.

Assumptions:-
I. Mid-day meals will attract the children to the schools.
II. Those children who are otherwise deprived of good food will attend
the schools.

Hide answer

Answer : (a) only assumption I is implicit.

Solution :
Providing mid-day meals would attract more number of children as an added
privilege and not because the children are deprived of good meals at home. So,
only I is implicit.

Q-19. Statement:-
Please do not use lift while going down – an instruction on the top floor
of a five-storey building.

Assumptions:-
I. While going down, the lift is unable to carry any load.
II. Provision of lift is a matter of facility and not of right.

Hide answer

Answer : (b) only assumption II is implicit.

Solution :
The statement requests people not to use lift while moving down. This implies
that the lift may be used to move up and the request has been made so that more
people can use the lift for ascending which would otherwise cause more
physical stress than going down the stairs. So, only II is implicit.

Q-20. Statement :-
Traffic jams on most of the roads in the city have become a regular
feature during monsoon.

Assumptions:-
I. Material used for road construction cannot withstand the fury of
monsoon resulting into innumerable pot holes on the roads.
II. Number of vehicles coming on the roads is much more in monsoon as
compared to other seasons.

Hide answer

Answer : (a) only assumption I is implicit.

Solution :
Clearly, the problem of traffic jams arises during monsoons not because of
increased number of vehicles but due to slow movement of traffic on account of
bad roads. So, only I is implicit.

Q-21. Statement:-
“Private property, trespassers will be prosecuted” – A notice on a plot of
land.

Assumptions:-
I. The passer by may read the notice and may not trespass.
II. The people are scared of prosecution.

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Answer : (e) both I and II are implicit.

Solution :
Any notice is displayed assuming that people will read the notice and also
follow the content of the notice. So I is implicit. Besides, the notice threatens
any trespassers to be prosecuted. So, II is also implicit.
Q-22. Statement :-
Today I must satisfy myself only by looking at a pink headed duck in an
encyclopaedia.

Assumptions:-
I. Pink headed ducks are as good as extinct now.
II. People refer to encyclo-paedia to know only about things which do not
exist now.

Hide answer

Answer : (a) only assumption I is implicit.

Solution :
Since the narrator talks of satisfying himself by just looking at a picture in
encyclopaedia, it means that think headed ducks are not to be seen alive. So, I is
implicit. But II does not follow from the statement and is not implicit.

Q-23. Statement:-
A warning in a train compartment – “To stop train, pull chain. Penalty for
improper use Rs. 500.”

Assumptions:-
I. Some people misuse the alarm chain.
II. On certain occasions, people may want to stop a running train.

Hide answer

Answer : (e) both I and II are implicit.

Solution :

Clearly, the penalty is imposed to prevent people from misusing the alarm
chain. This means that some people misuse it, So, I is implicit. The alarm chain
is provided to stop the running train in times of urgency. So, II is also implicit.
Q-24. Statement:-
“Use our product to improve memory of our child. It is based on natural
herbs and has no harmful side effects.” An advertisement of a
pharmaceutical company.

Assumptions:-
I. People generally opt for a medical product which is useful and has no
harmful side effects.
II. Improving memory of child is considered as important as important by
many parents.

Hide answer

Answer : (e) both I and II are implicit.

Solution :
Clearly, the penalty is imposed to prevent people from misusing the alarm
chain. This means that some people misuse it, So, I is implicit. The alarm chain
is provided to stop the running train in times of urgency. So, II is also implicit.

Q-25. Statement:-
The organization should promote employees on the basis of merit alone
and not on the basis of length of services or seniority.

Assumptions:-
I. Length of service or seniority does not alone reflect merit of an
employee.
II. It is possible to determine and measure merit of an employee.

Hide answer

Answer : (e) both I and II are implicit.

Solution :
The statement stresses on the need to award promotion to a person who has been
displaying remarkable talent and performing extraordi- narily for the
organisation rather than the one who has been working steadily for the
organisation since long. Thus, length of service does not alone prove a man
worthy. His talent and his performance are the criteria to be considered. So, both
I and II are implicit.

Q-26. Statement:-
The government has decided to disinvest large chunk of its equity in
select public sector undertakings for a better fiscal management.

Assumptions:-
I. The amount generated out of the disinvestment process may reduce
substantially the mounting fiscal deficits.
II. There will be enough demand in the market for the shares of these
under- takings.

Hide answer

Answer : (a) only assumption I is implicit.

Solution :
The fact given in I directly follows from the phrase '….for a better fiscal
management' in the statement. So, I is implicit. However, the public response to
the new policy cannot be ascertained. So, II is not implicit.

Q-27. Statement:-
If he is intelligent, he will pass the examination.

Assumptions :-
I. To pass, he must be intelligent.
II. He will pass the examination.

Hide answer

Answer : (a) only assumption I is implicit.

Solution :
The statement mentions that he will pass if he is. intelligent, So, I is implicit.
Furture, this means that it is not necessary that he will pass. So, II is not
implicit.
Q-28. Statement:-
Improsonment for 27 years made Nelson Mandela, the President.

Assumptions:-
I. Only who will be imprisoned for 27 years will become the President.
II. To become the President, imprisonment is a qualification.

Hide answer

Answer : (d) neither I nor II is implicit.

Solution :
The statement implies that it was not 'literally' imprisonment, but Nelson
Mandela's dedicated service to the nation and his struggle for freedom despite
various hardships that won him the desired public appeal to be elected the
President. so, neither I nor II is implicit.

Q-29. Statement:-
Children are influenced more by their teachers nowadays.

Assumptions:
I. The children consider teachers as their models.
II. A large amount of children’s time is spent in school.

Hide answer

Answer : (a) only assumption I is implicit.

Solution :
Clearly, it is because children consider teachers as their model that they are
more influenced by them. So, I is implicit. It is not necessary that the children
are influenced by teachers because they spend much time in school. So, II is not
implicit.

Q-30. Statement :-
If it is easy to become an engineer, I don’t want to be an engineer.
Assumptions:-
I. An individual aspires to be professional.
II. One desires to achieve to thing which is hard earned.

Hide answer

Answer : (b) only assumption II is implicit.

Solution :
Clearly, nothing is mentioned about the professional nature of the job. So, I is
not implicit. The statement hints that one rejects a thing that is easy to achieve.
So II is implicit.

Q-31. Statement
The coffee powder of company X is quite better in taste than the much
advertised coffee of company Y.

Assumptions:-
I. If your product is not good, your spend more on advertisement.
II. Some people are tempted to buy a product by the advertisement.

Hide answer

Answer : (b) only assumption II is implicit.

Solution :
Since the statement hold the product of company X more superior in quality
than that of Y which spends more on advertisement, So I is not implicit.
According to the statement, the product of company Y is more known because
of more advertisement. So, II is implicit.

Q-32. Statement :-
A part from the entertainment value of television, its educational value
cannot be ignored.

Assumptions:-
I. People take television to be a means of entertainment only.
II. The educational value of television is not realised properly.
Hide answer

Answer : (e) both I and II are implicit.

Solution :
The statement makes the first assumption clear though educational value is not
to be igored. So I is implicit. That the educational value must not be ignored
also shows that educational value is not realised properly. So, II is also implicit.

Q-33. Statement:-
The campaign of ‘Keep your city clean’ started by the Civil Council did
not evoke any response from the citizens.

Assumptions:-
I. People do not desire to keep their city clean.
II. The Civil Council has failed in its campaign.

Hide answer

Answer : (e) both I and II are implicit.

Solution :
According to the statement, the campaign did not get any response from
citizens. This means that people are not interested in keeping the city clean and
the campaign has failed. So both I and II are implicit.

Q-34. Statement:-
The present examination system needs overhauling thoroughly.

Assumptions:-
I. The present examination system is obsolete.
II. Overhauling results in improvement.

Hide answer

Answer : (e) both I and II are implicit.

Solution :
The 'thorough' overhauling is needed only in case of an obsolete system. So, I is
implicit. Overhauling is done for improvement. So II is also implicit.

Q-35. Statement:-
Kartik 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. Kartik may reach Delhi on Wednesday.
II. Kartik may reach Delhi before Friday.

Hide answer

Answer : (b) only assumption II is implicit.

Solution :
Clearly, It cannot be deduced as to which day Kartik would reach Delhi. But
Kartik 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-36. Statement:-
The civic authority has advised the residents in the area to use mosquito
repellents or sleep inside nets as large number of people are suffering
from malaria.

Assumptions:-
I. Local residents have enough money to arrange for the repellents or
nets.
II. People may ignore and continue to get mosquito bites as they have
other pressing needs.

Hide answer

Answer : (a) only assumption I is implicit.

Solution :
The civic authority has advised residents to keep away from mosquitoes to avert
the risk of malaria. Such an advice would surely be adhered to by the people.
So, II is not implicit. Besides, it has been advised to use mosquito repellents or
nets. This means that people can afford to buy the same. So I is implicit.

Q-37. Statement:-
The patient’s condition would improve after operation.

Assumptions:-
I. The patient can be operated upon in his condition.
II. The patient cannot be operated upon in his condition.

Hide answer

Answer :(a) only assumption I is implicit.

Solution :
The fact that patient's condition would improve after the operation clearly
implies that the patient can be operated upon in this condition. So, I is implicit.

Q-38. Statement :-
A’ advice to B – “Go to Jammu via Amritsar – the shortest route”,

Assumptions:-
I. B wishes to go to Jammu.
II.A gives advice to every- body.

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Answer :
Solution :
A has advised B the route to Jammu. This means that B wishes to go to Jammu.
So, I is implicit. The statement mentions only A's advice to B. So, II is not
implicit.

Q-39. Statement:-
Many historians have done more harm than good by distorting truth.
Assumptions:-
I. People believe what is reported by the historians.
II. Historians are seldom expected to depict the truth.

Hide answer

Answer : (a) only assumption I is implicit.

Solution :
The fact that historians have done harm by distorting truth, means that people
believe what is reported by the historians. So, I is implicit. II does not follow
from the statement and so is not implicit.

Q-40. Statement:-
Why don’t you invite Anthony for the Christmas party this year?

Assumptions:-
I. Anthony is not from the same city.
II. Unless invited Anthony will not attend the party.

Hide answer

Answer : (b) only assumption II is implicit.

Solution :
Anthony's place of living is not mentioned in the statement. So, I is not implicit.
Assumption II follows from the statement and so it is implicit.

Q-41. Statement:-
“You should not grant him leave in this week due to exigency of work.” –
A supervisor advises the administrative officer.

Assumptions:-
I. Request for leave can be turned down also.
II. The supervisor has reviewed the work required to be done during the
said period.

Hide answer
Answer : (e) both I and II are implicit.
Solution :
The advice is given to turn down the request for leave. So, I is implicit. The
mention of the 'exigency of work' makes II implicit.

Q-42. Statement:-
“The bridge was built at the cost of Rs. 128 crores and even civil bus
service is not utilizing it, what a pity to see it grossly underutilized.”- A
citizen’s view on a new flyover linking east and west sides of a suburb.

Assumptions:-
I. The building of such bridges does not serve any public objective.
II. There has to be some accountability and utility of money spent on
public projects.

Hide answer

Answer : (b) only assumption II is implicit.

Solution :
Clearly, the statement expresses grave concern over a newly-built flyover not
being utilized by public. This implies that such projects need to be taken up only
after working out their utility and that the huge expenditure incurred on building
such structures is worthwhile only if they prove useful for the public. Thus, only
II is implicit.

Q-43. Statement:-
It will be a substantial achievement in the field of education if one
provides one school for every village in our country and enforce
attendance.

Assumptions:-
I. Children in villages do not attend school regularly.
II. Providing school to every village is desirable.

Hide answer
Answer : (e) both I and II are implicit.
Solution :
The statement lays stress on enforcing attendance. This implies that children in
villages do not attend school regularly, So, I is implicit. Besides, the statement
calls one school for every village' a 'substantial achievement' So II is also
implicit.

Q-44. Statement:-
‘Guests should be provided luch. – A tells B.

Assumptions:
I. Unless told, lunch may not be provided.
II. Guests will stay during luch time.

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Answer : (e) both I and II are implicit.

Solution :
Since both I and II follow from the statement, So both are Implicit.

Q-45. Statement:-
The education of a student at collegiate level, not taking into account
maintenance expenses, costs four hundred rupees a year. Collegiate
education-is thus drawing heavily upon the national resources of an
impoverished community. So college education should be restricted to a
brilliant few.

Assumptions:-
I. Our resources are very limited.
II. Only a few students should be admitted to the colleges.

Hide answer

Answer : (e) both I and II are implicit.

Solution :
The use of the words 'impoverished community' in the statement makes I
implicit while the phrase 'college education should be restricted to a brilliant
few' makes II implicit.

Q-46. Statement:-
‘Please note that the company will provide accommodation to only
outside candidate if selected.’- A condition in an advertisement.

Assumptions:-
I. The local candidates would be having some other arrangement for
their stay.
II. The company plans to select only local candidates.

Hide answer

Answer : (a) only assumption I is implicit.

Solution :
The statement mentions that the company intends to provide accommodation
only to outside candidates. This means that local candidates would have to
arrange accommodation on their own and that the company may select local as
well as outside candidates. Thus, only I is implicit.

Q-47. Statement:-
Because of the large number of potholes in road X, reaching airport in
time has become difficult.

Assumptions:-
I. Reaching airport in time may not be always necessary.
II. There is no other convenient road to the airport.

Hide answer

Answer : (b) only assumption II is implicit.

Solution :
The statement presents the issue of 'not reaching airport in time' as a problem.
This means that reaching airport in time is necessary. So, I is not implicit.
Besides, it is mentioned that reaching airport in time has become difficult due to
large number of potholes in road X. This implies that road X is the only possible
ways. So, II is implicit.

Q-48. Statement:-
The X-Airlines has decided to increase the passenger fare by 15 percent
with immediate effect.

Assumptions:-
I. The demand for seats’ of X- Airlines may remain unchanged even after
the hike of fare.
II. Other airline companies may also also hike the passenger fares.

Hide answer

Answer : (a) only assumption I is implicit.

Solution :
Clearly, such decisions are taken only after making sure that it will not affect
the company's business adversely. So, I is implicit. However, the implict of this
increase on other airlines cannot be ascertained. So, II is not implicit.

Q-49. Statement:-
“If I am not well you will have to go for the meeting.” – A manager tells
his subordinate.

Assumptions:-
I. It is not necessary that only manager level personnel attend the
meeting.
II. If the manager is well, he would himself like to go the meeting.

Hide answer

Answer : (e) both I and II are implicit.

Solution :

Clearly, the subordinate can attend the meeting as told by the Manager only
when there is no inhibition. So, I is implicit. The subordinate is told to go only
in case when the Manager is not well. This also show the urgency to attend the
meeting So, II is also implicit.

Q-50. Statement:-
“In order to bring punctuality in our office, we must provide conveyance
allowance to our employees.” – In-charge of a company tells Personnel
Manager.

Assumptions:-
I. Conveyance allowance will not help in bringing punctuality.
II. Discipline and reward should always go hand in hand.

Hide answer

Answer : (b) only assumption II is implicit.

Solution :
Assumption I goes against the statement. So, it is not implicit. The allowance
will serve as a reward to the employees and shall provoke them to come on
time. So, Il is implicit.

Q-51. Statement:-
You know that your suit is excellent when people ask about your tailor
who tailored the suit.

Assumptions:-
I. People do not ask about your tailor if your suit is not good.
II. The people want to know the criterion of an excellent suit.

Hide answer

Answer : (a) only assumption I is implicit.

Solution :
The statements mentions that if the people ask about the tailor, your suit is good.
This means that people ask only in the situation when the thing is good. So, I is
implicit. The criteria of an excellent suit is not mentioned. So, II is not implicit.

Q-52. Statement:-
All existing inequalities can be reduced, if not utterly eradicated, by
action of governments or by revolutionary change of government.

Assumptions:-
I. Inequality is a man-made phenomenon.
II. No person would voluntarily part with what he possesses.

Hide answer

Answer : (a) only assumption I is implicit.

Solution :
Since inequality can be reduced, it means that it is not natural but created. So, I
is implicit. Nothing is mentioned about people's response. So, II is not implicit.

Q1. Statement: It is desirable to put the child in school at the age of 3.5
years or so.
Assumptions:
I. At this age they are ready to learn.
II. The schools do not admit children after 4 years of age.
A. Only assumption I is implicit
B. Only assumption II is implicit
C. Either I or II is implicit
D. Neither I nor II is implicit
E. Both I and II are implicit
Answer: A
Q2. Statement: Shivam wrote to his brother at Delhi to collect personally
the application form for the research degree in Microbiology from the
University.
Assumptions:
1. It may possible that the University will not accept the application forms
to a person other than the prospective student.
2. It may possible that Shivam’s brother may receive the letter well before
the last date of collecting application forms.
A. Only assumption I is implicit
B. Only assumption II is implicit
C. Either I or II is implicit
D. Neither I nor II is implicit
E. Both I and II are implicit
Answer: E
Q3. Statement: Watching films have become easy for people.
Assumptions:
I. Films are the only media of entertainment.
II. People do not enjoy films.
A. Only assumption I is implicit
B. Only assumption II is implicit
C. Either I or II is implicit
D. Neither I nor II is implicit
E. Both I and II are implicit
Answer: D
Q4. Statement: Vitamin D tablets improve bones.
Assumptions:
I. People like strong bones.
II. Health becomes dull in the absence of healthy bones.
A. Only assumption I is implicit
B. Only assumption II is implicit
C. Either I or II is implicit
D. Neither I nor II is implicit
E. Both I and II are implicit
Answer: D
Q5.Statement: The government has increased the taxes on cigarettes to
reduce smoking rates.
Assumptions:
I. Increasing taxes is an effective way to reduce smoking rates.
II. People will stop smoking altogether due to increased taxes.
A. Only assumption I is implicit
B. Only assumption II is implicit
C. Either I or II is implicit
D. Neither I nor II is implicit
E. Both I and II are implicit
Answer: A

Q6. Statement: The company will be closed on Sundays.

Assumptions:
I. The company believes in a work-life balance for its employees.
II. The company is losing money by staying open on Sundays.

A. Only assumption I is implicit

B. Only assumption II is implicit
C. Either I or II is implicit
D. Neither I nor II is implicit
E. Both I and II are implicit
Answer: A

Q7. Statement: Regular exercise is essential for good health.

Assumptions:
. People who do not exercise regularly will have poor health.
II. Exercising once a week is sufficient for good health.

A. Only assumption I is implicit

B. Only assumption II is implicit
C. Either I or II is implicit
D. Neither I nor II is implicit
E. Both I and II are implicit
Answer: A
Q8. Statement: The city council has proposed a new law banning single-
use plastics.
Assumptions:
I. The new law will help reduce plastic pollution.
II. Everyone in the city will comply with the new law.

A. Only assumption I is implicit

B. Only assumption II is implicit
C. Either I or II is implicit
D. Neither I nor II is implicit
E. Both I and II are implicit
Answer: A

Q9. Statement: The company is hiring more customer service

representatives.
Assumptions:
I. The company has seen an increase in customer complaints.
II. The new customer service representatives will be able to handle all
customer inquiries.

A. Only assumption I is implicit

B. Only assumption II is implicit
C. Either I or II is implicit
D. Neither I nor II is implicit
E. Both I and II are implicit
Answer: A

Q10. Statement: A college degree is necessary to secure a good job.

Assumptions:
I. All good jobs require a college degree.
II. Having a college degree increases the chances of securing a good job.

A. Only assumption I is implicit

B. Only assumption II is implicit
C. Either I or II is implicit
D. Neither I nor II is implicit
E. Both I and II are implicit
Answer: B