Explore topic-wise MCQs in Verbal Reasoning.

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301.

Statement The target of a fiscal deficit of 5% of GDP could not be met because of major shortfall in revenue collection.Assumptions I . Shortfall in revenue collection leads to an increase in fiscal deficit.II. Shortfall in revenue collection leads to a decrease in fiscal deficit.

A. if only Assumption I is implicit
B. if only Assumption II is implicit
C. If either Assumption I or II is implicit
D. if neither Assumption I nor II is implicit
Answer» B. if only Assumption II is implicit
302.

Statement The impact of economic sanctions on economy, that is already so weak, could be devastating.Assumptions I. Economic sanctions impact only a week economy.II. The impact of economic sanctions varies from economy to economy.

A. if only Assumption I is implicit
B. if only Assumption II is implicit
C. If either Assumption I or II is implicit
D. if neither Assumption I nor II is implicit
Answer» C. If either Assumption I or II is implicit
303.

Statement "Exercise is necessary to maintain good health", the advertisement. Assumptions I. Exercise is a pre-requisite for good health.II. Such advertisements have some effect on people.

A. if only Assumption I is implicit
B. if only Assumption II is implicit
C. If either Assumption I or II is implicit
D. if both Assumption I and II are implicit
Answer» E.
304.

Statement The local cultural club decided to organize a musical event to raise money for the construction of the club building.Assumptions I. The local residents may not allow the club to organize the musical event in the locality.II. The money allocated by organizing the musical event may be substantial enough for the club to start construction.

A. if only Assumption I is implicit
B. if only Assumption II is implicit
C. If either Assumption I or II is implicit
D. if neither Assumption I nor II is implicit
Answer» C. If either Assumption I or II is implicit
305.

Statement The traffic police department has put up huge notice boards at all major junction of the city, warning drivers to refrain from using cell phone while driving or else their licenses will be impounded.Assumptions I. The driver of the vehicles may ignore the warning and continue using cell phones while driving.II. The traffic police department may be able to nab most of the offenders and impound their licenses.

A. If only Assumption I implicit
B. If only Assumption II implicit
C. If either Assumption I or implicit
D. If neither Assumption I nor II implicit
Answer» C. If either Assumption I or implicit
306.

Statement "Buy pure and natural honey of company 'X', and advertisement in a newspaper.Assumptions I. Artificial honey can be prepared.II. People don't mind playing more for pure honey.III. No other company supplies pure honey.

A. Only I is implicit
B. I and II are implicit
C. I and III are implicit
D. All are implicit
Answer» B. I and II are implicit
307.

Statement The sarpanch of the village called a meeting of all the heads of families to discuss the problem of acute shortage of drinking water in the village. Assumptions I. The sarpanch had earlier called such meetings to discuss about various problems.II. Most of the heads of families may attend the meeting called by the sarpanch.

A. if only Assumption I is implicit
B. if only Assumption II is implicit
C. if either Assumption I or II is implicit
D. if either Assumption I or II is implicit
Answer» C. if either Assumption I or II is implicit
308.

Statement Inculcate saving habit in your school going child. Assumptions I. Saving habit is expected. II. Good habits should be inculcated from the childhood.

A. if only Assumption I exists in the statement
B. if only Assumption II exists in the statement
C. if either Assumption I or II exists in the statement
D. if both Assumptions I and II exist in the statement
Answer» E.
309.

StatementThe root cause of all social evils is love for wealth. Assumptions I. Wealth gives power and makes selfish. II. All those who love wealth are anti-social.

A. if only Assumption I exists in the statement
B. if only Assumption II exists in the statement
C. if either Assumption I or II exists in the statement
D. if both Assumptions I and II exist in the statement
Answer» B. if only Assumption II exists in the statement
310.

Statement Even though the number of sugar factories is increasing at a fast rate in India, we still continue to import it from other countries. Assumptions I. Even the increased number of factories may not be able to meet the demand of sugar in India. II. The demand for sugar may increase substantially in future.

A. if only assumption I is implicit
B. if only assumption II is implicit
C. if either Assumption I or II is implicit
D. if neither Assumption I nor II is implicit
Answer» B. if only assumption II is implicit
311.

Statement The Government announced a heavy compensation package for all the victims of the terrorist attacks.Assumptions I. Such incidents of terror may not occur in near future. II. Compensation may mitigate the anger among the citizens against the current Government.

A. if only assumption I is implicit
B. if only assumption II is implicit
C. if either Assumption I or II is implicit
D. if neither Assumption I nor II is implicit
Answer» C. if either Assumption I or II is implicit
312.

Statement: "We provide subsidised tea to the labourers - pay only Rs 2 instead of Rs 2.50 and get a cuppa of tea." - An advertisementAssumptions: I. Labourers may afford a cup of tea at Rs 2 per cuppa.II. Subsidised prices attract customers.

A. if only assumption I is implicit.
B. if only assumption II is implicit.
C. if either I or II is implicit.
D. if neither I nor II is implicit.
E. if both I and II are implicit.
Answer» F.
313.

Statement: Dowry system can not be eradicated from our society unless we change the people's mindset.Assumptions: I. Existence of dowry system is not desirable in a society.II. It is possible to bring a radical change in people's mindset.

A. if only assumption I is implicit.
B. if only assumption II is implicit.
C. if either I or II is implicit.
D. if neither I nor II is implicit.
E. if both I and II are implicit.
Answer» B. if only assumption II is implicit.
314.

Statement: "No war, yet 1874 Indian Armymen killed or hurt during the 10-month forward deployment along the Indo-Pak border last year." - Opposition leaderAssumptions: I. Our Armymen have to soldier on without even the necessities like decent helmets, proper webbing or bullet- proof jackets.II. The casualties during the 10 months have surpassed the estimated limit of casualties along the Indo-Pak border.

A. if only assumption I is implicit.
B. if only assumption II is implicit.
C. if either I or II is implicit.
D. if neither I nor II is implicit.
E. if both I and II are implicit.
Answer» C. if either I or II is implicit.
315.

Statement: "City 'X' should have more women driving public transport because most do not like to speed unnecessarily, prefer not to talk on mobiles while driving, do not listen to blaring music and rarely skip red lights."- A minister of state X Assumptions: I. More women driving buses and autos will usher more job opportunities for women.II. Women are more disciplined than men on the roads.III. If women start driving buses and autos it would increase chances of safety for commuters.

A. Only I and II
B. Only II and III
C. Only I and III
D. All I, II and III
E. None of these
Answer» C. Only I and III
316.

Statement: "Performing complex mental task whilst driving is dangerous." - A psychologistAssumptions: I. Thinking too much reduces the ability to spot potential problems and react to them safely.II. Handsfree phone conversations are as safe - or as risky - as talking to a passenger, depending upon the demands of conversation.III. Insecurity of human is a man-made problem.

A. Only I and II
B. Only II and III
C. Only I and III
D. All I, II and III
E. None of these
Answer» F.
317.

Statement: "Despite hike in tariff, power is still cheap in the city X." - Power MinisterAssumptions: I. The cost of purchasing electricity or its generation is much more in city X than in the neighbouring states.II. Hike in tariff makes the power costly.

A. if only assumption I is implicit.
B. if only assumption II is implicit.
C. if either I or II is implicit.
D. if neither I nor II is implicit.
E. if both I and II are implicit.
Answer» C. if either I or II is implicit.
318.

Statement: "Supporting the Reserve Bank of India's clean note policy, we have introduced special polythene currency note packets. These are secure, transparent and unstapled. Please do help us to maintain this." - a request to customers of Bank XYZ Assumptions: I. Writing anything on currency notes is not in tune with RBIs clean note policy. II. Only people's participation is enough to get the desired result expected through RBI's new policy.

A. if only assumption I is implicit.
B. if only assumption II is implicit.
C. if either I or II is implicit.
D. if neither I nor II is implicit.
E. if both I and II are implicit.
Answer» E. if both I and II are implicit.
319.

Statement: "India needs a dedicated military satellite for future defence purposes where communication will play a vital role in quick decision-making." Chief of Air StaffAssumptions: I. Future wars would be fought through air and aerospace.II. Speedy communication ensures faster decision-making.

A. if only assumption I is implicit.
B. if only assumption II is implicit.
C. if either I or II is implicit.
D. if neither I nor II is implicit.
E. if both I and II are implicit.
Answer» C. if either I or II is implicit.
320.

Statement :: '' If you are selling your car/vehicle,retain copies of identification documents with photographs of buyer, such as driving license,ration card,election ID card etc. A simple way to fight terror.'' --- A notice issued in public interest by city police XAssumption ::I.The vehicles people want to sell could be misused by terrorists.II. Each and every individual wants to buy old cars/ vehicles.

A. if only assumption I is implicit.
B. if only assumption II is implicit.
C. if either I or II is implicit.
D. if neither I nor II is implicit.
E. if both I and II are implicit
Answer» B. if only assumption II is implicit.
321.

Statement:I will not resign until proved guilty.-- A politician in his speechAssumption I. There are demands for his resignation.II.There are some charges leveled against the politician.

A. if only assumption I is implicit.
B. if only assumption II is implicit.
C. if either I or II is implicit.
D. if neither I nor II is implicit.
E. if both I and II are implicit
Answer» F.
322.

StatementBuy 'X' dairy milk - fresh ,pure and hygienic.- An advertisementAssumption I. Other brands of milk are also available.II. 'X' dairy's milk is the most expensive.

A. if only assumption I is implicit.
B. if only assumption II is implicit.
C. if either I or II is implicit.
D. if neither I nor II is implicit.
E. if both I and II are implicit
Answer» B. if only assumption II is implicit.
323.

Statement:The Government has decided against reduction of prices of petroleum products though there is a signification drop in the crude oil prices in the international market.Assumption:I. The prices of crude oil in the international market may again increase in the near future.II. The present prices difference of petroleum products will help the government to with stand any possible price rise in future.

A. if only assumption I is implicit.
B. if only assumption II is implicit.
C. if either assumption I or II is implicit.
D. if neither assumption I nor II is implicit.
E. if both assumption I and II are implicit.
Answer» E. if both assumption I and II are implicit.
324.

Statement:The Govt has made an appeal to all the citizens to honestly pay income tax and file return reflecting the true income level to help the Government to carry out developmental activates.Assumption:I. People may now start paying more taxes in response to the appeal.II. The total income tax collection may considerably increase in the near future.

A. if only assumption I is implicit.
B. if only assumption II is implicit.
C. if either assumption I or II is implicit.
D. if neither assumption I nor II is implicit.
E. if both assumption I and II are implicit.
Answer» F.
325.

Statement:The state government has decided to appoint four thousand primary School teachers during the next financial year.Assumption:I. There are enough school in the state to accommodate four thousand primary school teachers.II. The eligible candidates may not be interested to apply as the Government may not finally appoint such a largest number of primary school teachers.

A. if only assumption I is implicit.
B. if only assumption II is implicit.
C. if either assumption I or II is implicit.
D. if neither assumption I nor II is implicit.
E. if both assumption I and II are implicit.
Answer» B. if only assumption II is implicit.
326.

Statement:The school authority has decided to increase the number of students in each classroom to seventy from the next academic session to bridge the gap between income and expenditure to a largest extent.Assumption:I. The income generated by way of fees of the additional students will be sufficient enough to bridge the gap.II. The school will get all the additional students in each class from the next academic session.

A. if only assumption I is implicit.
B. if only assumption II is implicit.
C. if either assumption I or II is implicit.
D. if neither assumption I nor II is implicit.
E. if both assumption I and II are implicit.
Answer» F.
327.

Statement:Even thought the number of factories is increasing at a fast rate in India, we still continue to import it from other countries.Assumption:I. Even the increased number of factories may be not able to meet the demand for sugar in India.II. The demand for sugar may increased substantially in future.

A. if only assumption I is implicit.
B. if only assumption II is implicit.
C. if either assumption I or II is implicit.
D. if neither assumption I nor II is implicit.
E. if both assumption I and II are implicit.
Answer» B. if only assumption II is implicit.
328.

StatementPets are not allowed in the park premises-A notice put up at the park entrance by the authority that is responsible for maintenance of the park.

A. Atleast some people who visit the park have pets
B. This is the only park which does not allow pets
C. People who ignored this notice were fined
D. There are more than one entrances to the park
Answer» B. This is the only park which does not allow pets
329.

Statement:Government has decided to relocate all the factories from the city with immediate effect to reduce pollution.Assumption:I. Pollution in the city is being caused only because of the factories existing there.II. People many be able to manage travelling daily to the relocated factories.

A. if only assumption I is implicit.
B. if only assumption II is implicit.
C. if either assumption I or II is implicit.
D. if neither assumption I nor II is implicit.
E. if both assumption I and II are implicit.
Answer» C. if either assumption I or II is implicit.
330.

Statement: "God bless all the parents whose children passed away in the Yamuna waters." - A student.Assumptions: I. The student believes in God. II. Some children have died by drowning.

A. if only assumption I is implicit.
B. if only assumption II is implicit.
C. if either I or II is implicit.
D. if neither I nor II is implicit.
E. if both I and II are implicit.
Answer» B. if only assumption II is implicit.
331.

Statement: "I think illiterate and drunk drivers should not be employed, at least for children." - says X.Assumptions: I. Literacy helps in driving.II. Children have a status equal to the adults.

A. if only assumption I is implicit.
B. if only assumption II is implicit.
C. if either I or II is implicit.
D. if neither I nor II is implicit.
E. if both I and II are implicit.
Answer» B. if only assumption II is implicit.
332.

Statement: Owing to urgent repair on a main line from the Wazirabad waterworks, water supply will be at low pressure on Thursday.Assumptions: I. Repair impedes water supply. II. Water can be had even on low pressure.

A. if only assumption I is implicit.
B. if only assumption II is implicit.
C. if either I or II is implicit.
D. if neither I nor II is implicit.
E. if both I and II are implicit.
Answer» F.
333.

Statement In a recently held all-India conference, the session on Brand Management in India surprisingly attracted a large number of participants and also received excellent media coverage in the leading newspapers.Assumptions I. Nobody excepted such encouraging response to Brand management.II. Brands are not managed properly in India.III. The Media is always very positive towards Brands .

A. Only I
B. Both I and II
C. both I and III
D. I, II and III
Answer» B. Both I and II
334.

Statement: The TV industry has requested the government to lower customs duty on colour picture tubes to 10% so that colour TV sales can touch 10 m units in the next fiscal. Assumptions: I. Unreasonable protection to the Indian colour picture tubes industry has slowed down growth in the CTV industry.II. Overprotection encourages predatory pricing policy of domestic manufacturers.

A. if only assumption I is implicit.
B. if only assumption II is implicit.
C. if either I or II is implicit.
D. if neither I nor II is implicit.
E. if both I and II are implicit.
Answer» E. if both I and II are implicit.
335.

Statement: "Oil the wheels that India moves on" is the cry of bicycle manufacturers in the country.Assumptions: I. The bicycle and components industry is a priority focus area possessing capability of thrusting export.II. Bicycle is the most affordable mode of transport.

A. if only assumption I is implicit.
B. if only assumption II is implicit.
C. if either I or II is implicit.
D. if neither I nor II is implicit.
E. if both I and II are implicit.
Answer» C. if either I or II is implicit.
336.

Statement: "No representative is authorised to collect cash. Do not pay cash to anybody. All subscribers are requested to make payments only through cheques/DD in favour of the company." - An instruction to subscribers by company X Assumptions: I. If it is not said explicitly, the subscriber may claim for their payments in cash in cash any irregularities are made by the representatives.II. Representatives of company X are not trustworthy.

A. if only assumption I is implicit.
B. if only assumption II is implicit.
C. if either I or II is implicit.
D. if neither I nor II is implicit.
E. if both I and II are implicit.
Answer» B. if only assumption II is implicit.
337.

Statement: "Please do not display a damaged or dishevelled flag." - Ministry of Home Affairs Assumptions: I. Damaged and dishevelled flag is an indicator of the deteriorating condition of a country.II. When a flag is damaged or soiled, it should be destroyed in private.

A. if only assumption I is implicit.
B. if only assumption II is implicit.
C. if either I or II is implicit.
D. if neither I nor II is implicit.
E. if both I and II are implicit.
Answer» E. if both I and II are implicit.
338.

Statement: "On this auspicious occasion of Republic Day let us take the resolution to help the drought-affected 4.3 crore population and 4.5 crore livestock of the state." - An appeal by the CM of state X to its citizens Assumptions: I. Citizens' participation will ensure pride and respect of all sections of society as well as overall development of the state.II. Miseries of people affected by brought will be lessened through people's participation.

A. if only assumption I is implicit.
B. if only assumption II is implicit.
C. if either I or II is implicit.
D. if neither I nor II is implicit.
E. if both I and II are implicit.
Answer» C. if either I or II is implicit.
339.

Statement:Gambling through lotteries is banned by the Central Government in all the states with immediate effect.Assumption:I. This many save innocent citizens from getting cheated of their hard-earned money.II. The citizens may not gamble in any other way if the lotteries are banned.

A. if only assumption I is implicit.
B. if only assumption II is implicit.
C. if either assumption I or II is implicit.
D. if neither assumption I nor II is implicit.
E. if both assumption I and II are implicit.
Answer» B. if only assumption II is implicit.
340.

Statement: Better understanding and cooperation among the exporters is needed. Effort should be to complement each other, rather than competing among themselves. - View of an agriculturist Assumptions: I. Exporters stand to lose if they act as competitors.II. Farmer - industry co-operation can work wonders.

A. if only assumption I is implicit.
B. if only assumption II is implicit.
C. if either I or II is implicit.
D. if neither I nor II is implicit.
E. if both I and II are implicit.
Answer» B. if only assumption II is implicit.
341.

Statement: "High-tension wire can be extremely dangerous. Keep a safe distance from them." - A notice by Delhi Transco LimitedAssumptions: I. High-tension wires are laid in complete accordance with the law along routes that are legally approved by the concerned authorities.II. Buildings are sometimes constructed near high-tension lines after they have been laid, thereby reducing the minimum required safe distance to high tension wires.

A. if only assumption I is implicit.
B. if only assumption II is implicit.
C. if either I or II is implicit.
D. if neither I nor II is implicit.
E. if both I and II are implicit
Answer» F.
342.

Statement: "Honourable citizen of state, 'X' please rise and rat on your power- thrieving neighbour. You could win a motorcycle, a colour TV set or a washing machine." __ UPPCLAssumptions: I. In order to get these gadgets, people of state 'X' will put, even their good relation with the neighbour on stake, and inform the UPPCL, if their neighbor indulges in power - thieving.II. Cost on initiative to encourage citizen will be less than the increase in the revenue through such incentives.

A. if only assumption I is implicit.
B. if only assumption II is implicit.
C. if either I or II is implicit.
D. if neither I nor II is implicit
E. if both I and II are implicit.
Answer» F.
343.

Statement: "Irrespective of who comes to power, what is of prime importance is to heal the badly shaken lives of the people of state 'X' with the assurance that things would not go haywire in future." - A citizen of state XAssumptions: I. The tenets of good governance and development must from the bedrock of the party that forms the next government in the state.II. To concentrate on the prime needs of the citizen is the only way by which the image of tarnished state 'X' can be improved.

A. if only assumption I is implicit.
B. if only assumption II is implicit.
C. if either I or II is implicit.
D. if neither I nor II is implicit.
E. if both I and II are implicit
Answer» B. if only assumption II is implicit.
344.

Statement: "There should not be any delay in filing a complaint. If a policeman is not helpful or harasses a woman, the victim should note his name and belt number and send a complaint to senior officials specifying the place where he was on duty."- Woman's cell lawyer Assumptions: I. Most of the victims are literate.II. Senior officials will take disciplinary action against the guilty policemen.

A. if only assumption I is implicit.
B. if only assumption II is implicit.
C. if either I or II is implicit.
D. if neither I nor II is implicit.
E. if both I and II are implicit.
Answer» F.
345.

Statement: "Buy durable pillows of company 'X' . The pillows have been made from 100% imported downs and feather; have the natural property to take the contour and shape of your head, neck and shoulder while you sleep; and are very popular abroad as well as in the domestic market." - An advertisementAssumptions: I. Immense popularity of a product is a sign of the good quality of a product and its usefulness.II. People desire for blissful sleep that keeps them ticking for the rest of the day.

A. if only assumption I is implicit.
B. if only assumption II is implicit.
C. if either I or II is implicit.
D. if neither I nor II is implicit.
E. if both I and II are implicit.
Answer» F.
346.

Statement: "The finding of 'higher resistance' in malarial parasites was also significant as the analysis was done using the modern technique of DNA sequencing. Although the sample size was only 50, there could be no doubt about the result." - A scientist Assumptions: I. Modern techniques are more trustworthy than traditional or obsolete techniques.II. Lesser the size of the sample, higher the chances of reliability.

A. if only assumption I is implicit.
B. if only assumption II is implicit.
C. if either I or II is implicit.
D. if neither I nor II is implicit.
E. if both I and II are implicit
Answer» B. if only assumption II is implicit.
347.

Statement: "A tempting cup of garma garam Georgia now awaits you at every street corner. So no matter who you are or where you go, a Georgia Vending Machine will hand you the same clean, delicious cup of tea in Regular, Adrak, Elaichi and Masala. And if you're looking for a change try the Regular, Mocha and Cappuccino coffee. One sip will make you realise why every other alternative is a mere compromise!" - An advertisement Assumptions: I.Most of the people need delicious cup of tea or coffee with a change in taste.II. Every person is addicted to either tea or coffee.

A. if only assumption I is implicit.
B. if only assumption II is implicit.
C. if either I or II is implicit.
D. if neither I nor II is implicit.
E. if both I and II are implicit
Answer» B. if only assumption II is implicit.
348.

Statement: "if you ask me about the daunting challenges that I face, I would say that my government's first priority is to improve the existing law and order situation. Then follows the issue of prices of commodities."- Mr Y, a newly appointed PM of country XAssumptions: I. If a citizen of country X can sleep peacefully, he/ she can then think of providing food to his/her family, ponder over education and move about freely in the country.II. Prices of the commodities affect the common man greatly.

A. if only assumption I is implicit.
B. if only assumption II is implicit.
C. if either I or II is implicit.
D. if neither I nor II is implicit.
E. if both I and II are implicit
Answer» E. if both I and II are implicit
349.

Statement: "If you have any any unresolved consumer disputes, do not feel that you are helpless, do not hesitate to assert your rights. Approach the District Consumer Forum for speedy redressal." - Department of Consumer AffairsAssumptions: I. People don't want to approach consumer forum due to the red - tapism in procedure adopted by the forum.II. Speedy redressal will attract more unresolved consumer disputes.

A. if only assumption I is implicit.
B. if only assumption II is implicit.
C. if either I or II is implicit.
D. if neither I nor II is implicit.
E. if both I and II are implicit
Answer» C. if either I or II is implicit.
350.

Statement: "In my opinion if one is desirous of purchasing a car one should by Mercedes only because the least number of cars that are stolen each year is that of Mercedes."----Mr X says to Mr Y.Assumptions: I. People who want to Purchase a car are financially capable of buying Mercedes car.II. Mercedes car is one of those cars, percentage share of which is meagre in total cars sold in India.

A. if only assumption I is implicit.
B. if only assumption II is implicit.
C. if either I or II is implicit.
D. if neither I nor II is implicit.
E. if both I and II are implicit.
Answer» B. if only assumption II is implicit.