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551.

Statement: The school authorities have decided to increase the number of students in each classroom to seventy from the next academic session to bridge the gap between the income and the expenditure to a large extent.Assumptions: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. 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
Answer» B. Only assumption II is implicit
552.

Statement: The school authority decided to open a summer school this year in the school compound for the students in the age range of 7 - 14 years.Assumptions:I. All the students will attend the summer school.II. All the parents will prefer to remain in the city than going out of town for enabling their children to attend the summer school.III. Those who cannot afford to go out of station will send their children to summer school.

A. None is implicit
B. Only II is implicit
C. Only II and III are implicit
D. Only III is implicit
Answer» B. Only II is implicit
553.

Statement: 'Move into the upper echelons without paying a steep price - Book a luxurious flat with us'. An advertisement of a construction company for its prestigious project.Assumptions:I. It is possible to join the select band of rich people by hard work.II. Staying in luxury without paying steep price is the criterion of upper crust of the society.III. Booking a luxurious flat is very easy now.

A. None is implicit
B. Only II is implicit
C. Only III is implicit
D. Only II and III are implicit
Answer» D. Only II and III are implicit
554.

Statement: The national air carrier has decided to start a weekly air service from town A to town B.Assumptions:I. There will be enough passengers to make the operation economically viable.II. Other carriers may not start such service.III. The people staying around these towns can afford the cost of air travel.

A. Only I is implicit
B. Only I and II are implicit
C. Only II and III are implicit
D. None of these
Answer» E.
555.

Statement: The address of the Principal to the students, "Dear students, if you want a healthy mind, listen to music."Assumptions:I. Normally students like to follow good advice.II. It is desirable to develop a healthy mind.III. It is the duty of the Principal to advise the students.

A. Only I and II are implicit
B. Only II and III are implicit
C. Only I and III are implicit
D. None is implicit
Answer» B. Only II and III are implicit
556.

Statement: Never before such a lucid book was available on the topic.Assumptions:I. Some other books were available on this topic.II. You can write lucid books on very few topics.

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
Answer» B. Only assumption II is implicit
557.

Statement: Detergents should be used to clean clothes.Assumptions:I. Detergents form more lather.II. Detergents help to dislodge grease and dirt.

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
Answer» C. Either I or II is implicit
558.

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 undertakings.

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
Answer» B. Only assumption II is implicit
559.

Statement: The Government has decided to levy 2 percent on the tax amount payable for funding drought relief programmes.Assumptions:I. The Government does not have sufficient money to fund drought relief programmes.II. The amount collected by way of surcharge may be adequate to fund these drought relief programmes.

A. Only assumption I is implicit
B. Only assumption II is implicit
C. Either I or II is implicit
D. Both I and II are implicit
Answer» E.
560.

Statement: "You are hereby appointed as a programmer with a probation period of one year and your performance will be reviewed at the end of the period for confirmation." - A line in an appointment letter.Assumptions:I. The performance of an individual generally is not known at the time of appointment offer.II. Generally an individual tries to prove his worth in the probation period.

A. Only assumption I is implicit
B. Only assumption II is implicit
C. Either I or II is implicit
D. Both I and II are implicit
Answer» E.
561.

Statement: "If you trouble me, I will slap you." - A mother warns her child.Assumptions:I. With the warning, the child may stop troubling her.II. All children are basically naughty.

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
Answer» B. Only assumption II is implicit
562.

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.

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
Answer» C. Either I or II is implicit
563.

Statement: "Fly X airways whenever you decide to go places. Our fares are less than train fares."- An advertisement.Assumptions:I. People prefer to travel by air when the fares are reasonable.II. The fares of other airlines are costlier than those of X airways.

A. Only assumption I is implicit
B. Only assumption II is implicit
C. Either I or II is implicit
D. Both I and II are implicit
Answer» E.
564.

Statement: The present examination system needs overhauling thoroughly.Assumptions:I. The present examination system is obsolete.II. Overhauling results in improvement.

A. Only assumption I is implicit
B. Only assumption II is implicit
C. Either I or II is implicit
D. Both I and II are implicit
Answer» E.
565.

Statement: Use PVC pipes which have 10 years longer life to any other.Assumptions:I. People prefer only those pipes which are durable.II. Other pipes are not durable.

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
Answer» C. Either I or II is implicit
566.

Statement: Use 'X' brand shoes. These are durable and available in all sizes. - An advertisement in the newspaper A.Assumptions:I. Normally people like durable shoes.II. Very few people read advertisement in a newspaper.III. Very few people read the newspaper A.

A. None is implicit
B. Only I and II are implicit
C. Only I, and either II or III are implicit
D. None of these
Answer» E.
567.

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 departmental 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.

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
Answer» C. Either I or II is implicit
568.

Statement: "Please put more people on the job to make up for the delay."Assumptions:I. Delay is inevitable in most jobs.II. Output will increase with more number of people on the 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
Answer» C. Either I or II is implicit
569.

Statement: It is desirable to put the child in school at the age of 5 or so.Assumptions:I. At that age the child reaches appropriate level of development and is ready to learn.II. The schools do not admit children after six 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
Answer» B. Only assumption II is implicit
570.

Statement: "You must learn to refer to dictionary if you want to become a good writer." - A advises B.Assumptions:I. Only writers refer to the dictionary.II. All writers, good or bad, refer to the dictionary.

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
Answer» E.
571.

Statement: The residents of the locality wrote a letter to the Corporation requesting to restore normalcy in the supply of drinking water immediately as the supply at present is just not adequate.Assumptions:I. The Corporation may not take any action on the letter.II. The municipality has enough water to meet the demand.III. The water supply to the area was adequate in the past.

A. Only I and III are implicit
B. Only II is implicit
C. Only II and III are implicit
D. Only III is implicit
Answer» E.
572.

Statement: If Rajan has finished reading the instructions, then let him begin the activities accordingly.Assumptions:I. Rajan would understand the instructions.II. Rajan is capable of performing the activities.

A. Only assumption I is implicit
B. Only assumption II is implicit
C. Either I or II is implicit
D. Both I and II are implicit
Answer» E.
573.

Statement: Please note that the company will provide accommodation to only outside candidates 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.

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
Answer» B. Only assumption II is implicit
574.

Statement: A good book, even if costly, is sold.Assumptions:I. Some books are better than others.II. Most of the books are costly.

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
Answer» B. Only assumption II is implicit
575.

Statement: The entire north India, including Delhi and the neighbouring states remained 'powerless' the whole day of 19th December as the northern grid supplying electricity to the seven states collapsed yet again.Assumptions:I. The northern grid had collapsed earlier.II. The grid system of providing electricity to a group of states is an ineffective type of power supply system.

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
Answer» B. Only assumption II is implicit
576.

Statement: The Parent Teacher Association (PTA) of a school has informed the Principal that they will not send their children to the school unless the school - authority reduces the fees with immediate effect.Assumptions:Majority of the parents may agree with the PTA and may not send their wards with the schoolThe school authority may accede to the demand of the PTA and reduce the fees.

A. Only assumption I is implicit
B. Only assumption II is implicit
C. Either I or II is implicit
D. Both I and II are implicit
Answer» E.
577.

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.

A. Only assumption I is implicit
B. Only assumption II is implicit
C. Either I or II is implicit
D. Both I and II are implicit
Answer» E.
578.

Statement: Read this notice before entering the club.Assumptions:I. People are literate.II. No blind person comes to the club.

A. Only assumption I is implicit
B. Only assumption II is implicit
C. Either I or II is implicit
D. Both I and II are implicit
Answer» E.
579.

Statement: "Ensure a good Slight's sleeps for your family with safe and effective X mosquito coil." - An advertisement.Assumptions:I. X mosquito coil is better than any other mosquito coil.II. A good night's sleep is desirable.

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
Answer» C. Either I or II is implicit
580.

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.

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
Answer» D. Neither I nor II is implicit
581.

Statement: I have written several letters to the branch manager regarding my account in the bank but did not receive any reply so far.Assumptions:I. Branch manager is expected to read letters received from the customer.II. Branch manager is expected to reply to the letters received from the customers.

A. Only assumption I is implicit
B. Only assumption II is implicit
C. Either I or II is implicit
D. Both I and II are implicit
Answer» E.
582.

Statement: The next meeting of the Governing Board of the Institute will be held after one year.Assumptions:I. The Institute will remain in function after one year.II. The Governing Board will be dissolved after one year.

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
Answer» B. Only assumption II is implicit
583.

Statement: In spite of poor services, the commutators have not complained against it.Assumptions:I. Generally people do not tolerate poor services.II. Complaints sometimes improve services.

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
Answer» B. Only assumption II is implicit
584.

Statement: The State Government has unilaterally increased by five percent octroi on all commodities entering into the state without seeking approval of the Central Government.Assumptions:I. The State Government may be able to implement its decision.II. The Central Government may agree to support the State Government's decision.III. The State Government may be able to earn considerable amount through the additional octroi.

A. None is implicit
B. Only I and II are implicit
C. All are implicit
D. Only II and III are implicit
Answer» D. Only II and III are implicit
585.

Statement: The private bus service in the city has virtually collapsed because of the ongoing strike of its employees.Assumptions:I. Going on strikes has become the right of every employee.II. People no more require the services of private bus operators.

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
Answer» E.
586.

Statement: In spite of less than normal rainfall in the catchment areas during the first two months of monsoon of the lakes supplying water to the city the authority has not yet affected any cut in the water supply to the city.Assumptions:I. The rainfall during the remaining part of the monsoon may be adequate for normal water supply.II. The present water level of the lakes supplying water to the city may be adequate for normal supply.

A. Only assumption I is implicit
B. Only assumption II is implicit
C. Either I or II is implicit
D. Both I and II are implicit
Answer» E.
587.

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

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
Answer» B. Only assumption II is implicit
588.

Statement: A Notice Board at a ticket window: Please come in queue.'Assumptions:I. Unless instructed people will not form queue. II. People any way want to purchase tickets.

A. Only assumption I is implicit
B. Only assumption II is implicit
C. Either I or II is implicit
D. Both I and II are implicit
Answer» E.
589.

Statement: Unable to manage with the present salary, Arun has decided to join another company.Assumptions:I. The new company has better work environment.II. The present company offers moderate pay packets.III. The new company offers higher salary to all its employees.

A. None is implicit
B. Only II is implicit
C. All are implicit
D. Only II and III are implicit
Answer» C. All are implicit
590.

Statement: Considering the tickets sold during the last seven days, the circus authorities decided to continue the show for another fortnight which includes two weekends.Assumptions:I. People may not turn up on weekdays.II. The average number of people who will be visiting circus will be more or less same as that of the last seven days.III. There may not be enough response at other places.

A. All are implicit
B. None is implicit
C. Only II is implicit
D. Only I and II are implicit
Answer» D. Only I and II are implicit
591.

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.

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
Answer» B. Only assumption II is implicit
592.

Statement: The party president has directed that no member of the party will give press briefing or interviews to governments and private T.V. channels about the discussion in scheduled meeting of the party.Assumptions:I. Party members will observe this directive of the president.II. The general public will not come to know about the happenings in the scheduled meeting of the party.

A. Only assumption I is implicit
B. Only assumption II is implicit
C. Either I or II is implicit
D. Both I and II are implicit
Answer» E.
593.

Statement: Cases of food poisoning due to consumption of liquor are increasing in rural areas.Assumptions:I. Percentage of people consuming liquor is more in rural areas.II. There are many unauthorized spurious liquor shops in the rural areas.

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
Answer» C. Either I or II is implicit
594.

Statement: Believe me, I have read it in newspaper X.Assumptions:I. Newspaper X gives reliable information/news.II. I am reporting exactly as it is given in newspaper X.

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
Answer» C. Either I or II is implicit
595.

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.

A. Only assumption I is implicit
B. Only assumption II is implicit
C. Either I or II is implicit
D. Both I and II are implicit
Answer» E.
596.

Statement: Unemployment allowance should be given to all unemployed Indian youth above 18 years of age.Assumptions:I. There are unemployed youth in India who needs monetary support.II. The government has sufficient funds to provide allowance to all unemployed youth.

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
Answer» B. Only assumption II is implicit
597.

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.

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
Answer» C. Either I or II is implicit
598.

Statement: "Television X - the neighbour's envy, the owner's pride" - A T.V. advertisement.Assumptions:I. Catchy slogans appeal to people.II. People are envious of their neighbours superior possessions.III. People want to be envied by their neighbours.

A. Only I and II are implicit
B. Only II and III are implicit
C. Only I and III are implicit
D. All are implicit
Answer» B. Only II and III are implicit
599.

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.

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
Answer» B. Only assumption II is implicit
600.

Statement: The situation of this area still continues to be tense and out of control. People are requested to be in their homes only.Assumptions:I. There had been some serious incidents.II. People will not go to the office.III. Normalcy will be restored shortly.

A. Only I is implicit
B. Only I and II are implicit
C. None is implicit
D. Only I and III are implicit
Answer» C. None is implicit