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1.

Statement
"In our report published last week, the name of the author was miss-spelt. We regret the error", a magazine editor.
Assumptions
I. The name of the author was not easy to spell.
II. Publishing correct name of author is not as important as the quality if the article.
III. Publishing correct name of authors is desirable.

A. Only I is implicit
B. II is implicit
C. Only III is implicit
D. I and III are implicit
Answer» D. I and III are implicit
Discussion
2.

Statement
"Use 'Nova' cold cream for fair complexion.", an advertisement.
Assumptions
I. People like to use cream for fair complexion.
II. People are easily fooled.
III. People respond to the advertisements.

A. Only I is implicit
B. Only II is implicit
C. I and III are implicit
D. I and II are implicit
Answer» D. I and II are implicit
Discussion
3.

Statement
"Since no university has responded to our proposal, we shall not depute any faculty member on the course this year".
Assumptions
I. The proposal has been received by the universities.
II. The proposal had also indicate financial provision.
III. The proposal was unanimously approved by state Government also.

A. Only I is implicit
B. Only III is implicit
C. None is implicit
D. I and III are implicit
Answer» B. Only III is implicit
Discussion
4.

Statement
"We must introduce objective type tests to reform improve our examination system for admission to MBA", the chairman of the admission committee tells the committee.
Assumptions
I. The admission at present is directly through interview.
II. The admission committee is desirous of improving the admission exams.
III. The chairman himself is an MBA.

A. Only I is implicit
B. Only II is implicit
C. I and II are implicit
D. I and III are implicit
Answer» C. I and II are implicit
Discussion
5.

Statement
The electricity company informed consumers through a notice that those whose did not pay their bills by the due date would be charged penalty for every day of default.
Assumptions
I. Money collected as penalty would compensate for the losses incurred due to delay in making payment in bills
II. People generally read notice.
III. Majority of people would pay their bills by the due date to avoid penalty.

A. All are implicit
B. Only I is implicit
C. None is implicit
D. I and II are implicit
E. II and III are implicit
Answer» F.
Discussion
6.

Statement
The State Government has unilaterally increased octroi by 5% on all commodities entiering 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. All are implicit
B. I and II are implicit
C. None is implicit
D. II and III are implicit
Answer» B. I and II are implicit
Discussion
7.

Statement
The Central Government has directed the State Government to reduce the Government expenditure in view of the serious resource crunch and it may not be able to sanction every additional grant to the states for the next six months.
Assumptions
I. The State Government is totally dependent on the Central Government for its expenditure.
II. The Central Government has reviewed the expenditure account of the State Government.
III. The State Government will abide by the directives.

A. II and III are implicit
B. All are implicit
C. None is implicit
D. Only III is implicit
Answer» B. All are implicit
Discussion
8.

Statement
"Buy 'Y' TV for better sound quality.", an advertisement.
Assumptions
I. 'Y' TV is the only TV in the market
II. 'Y' TV is the costliest.
III. People generally ignore such advertisements.

A. Only I is implicit
B. Only II is implicit
C. Only III is implicit
D. None is implicit
Answer» E.
Discussion
9.

Statement
"Look at her audacity Madhu had not replied to my letter", A tells B.
Assumptions
I. Madhu received his letter.
II. Madhu did not receive his letter.
III. The letter was sent by post.

A. Only I is implicit
B. Only II is implicit
C. Only III is implicit
D. All are implicit
Answer» B. Only II is implicit
Discussion
10.

Statement
She had the ability to be a very good singer but she could not explore herself in that direction, A tells B about D.
Assumptions
I. D is a male.
II. D is female.
III. A and B are close friends.

A. Only III is implicit
B. I and III are implicit
C. Only II is implicit
D. None is implicit
Answer» D. None is implicit
Discussion
11.

Statement
A group of friends decided to go for a picnic to Avon during the next holiday season to avoid crowd of people.
Assumptions
I. Generally many people do not go to Avon.
II. People prefer other sports to Avon.
III. Many people know about Avon.

A. All are implicit
B. Only II is implicit
C. I and II are implicit
D. I and III are implicit
Answer» D. I and III are implicit
Discussion
12.

Statement
Congress has crossed all the limits of corruption and this is the reason why people vote out congress and bring back BJP into power. Lal Krishna Advani tells in a press conference.
Assumptions
I. An honest Government is needed.
II. BJP is honest
III. No any other party should fight in upcoming election.

A. II and III are implicit
B. Only III is implicit
C. Only I is implicit
D. I and II are implicit
Answer» E.
Discussion
13.

Statement
Fast Track Objective Arithmetic published by 'Arihant Publication' can do wonders for those preparing for objective competitive exams, an advertisement in newspaper 'X'.
Assumptions
I. Arithmetic is asked in objective competitive exams.
II. Fast objective Arithmetic is the only book on Arithmetic published by Arihant Publication.
III. People read newspaper 'X'.

A. Only Assumption III is implicit
B. Only Assumption I is implicit
C. Only Assumption II is implicit
D. I and III are implicit
Answer» E.
Discussion
14.

Statement
"If Mr 'X' does not mend his ways. I will call the police.
Assumptions
I. Mr. 'X' may mend his ways.
II. The police may help me.
III. Mr 'X' was my friend in past.

A. I and II are implicit
B. II and III are implicit
C. I and III are implicit
D. All are implicit
Answer» B. II and III are implicit
Discussion
15.

Statement
You should not drink. You must take care of your health, Ramesh tells his friend Ravi.
Assumptions
I. Ravi will need to Ramesh's a advice.
II. Ramesh knows the ill effects of drinking.
III. Drinking is not good for health.

A. II and III are implicit
B. None is implicit
C. All are implicit
D. I and III are implicit
Answer» D. I and III are implicit
Discussion
16.

Statement
The company has decided to increase the price of all its product to tackle the precarious financial position.
Assumptions
I. The company may be able to wipe out the entire losses incurred earlier by the decision.
II. The buyer may continue to buy its product even after the increase.
III. The company has adequate resource to continue production for few more months.

A. None is implicit
B. II and III are implicit
C. I and III are implicit
D. Only II is implicit
Answer» B. II and III are implicit
Discussion
17.

Statement
The telephone company informed the subscribes through a notification that those who don't pay their bills by the due date will be charged penalty for every defaulting day.
Assumptions
I. Majority of the people may pay their bills by the due date to avoid penalty.
II. The money collected as penalty may settle off the losses due to the delayed payments.
III. People generally pay heed to such notices.

A. None is implicit
B. I and III are implicit
C. Only II is implicit
D. II and III are implicit
Answer» C. Only II is implicit
Discussion
18.

Statement
Considering the tickets sold during the last seven days the circus authorities decided to continue the show for another fortnight which include two weekends.
Assumptions
I. People may not turn up on week days.
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. None is implicit
B. Only II is implicit
C. I and II are implicit
D. All are implicit
Answer» C. I and II are implicit
Discussion
19.

Statement:
The average American can afford hobbies that a typical middle-class Indian can only dream of.
Assumptions:
I. There is much difference in material circumstances between India and the US.
II. Economic prosperity offers a conducive climate for a variety of interests to flourish.

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.
Discussion
20.

Statement:
Banking has traditionally been a highly-sought-after career because of its stability and the growth prospects it offers.
Assumptions:
I. People of modern times do not value stability any longer.
II. People love stability but not stagnation.

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.
Discussion
21.

Statement:
"Well, if we accept all the demands - we'll end up with 763 new states!" --- A caption in a cartoon
Assumptions:
I. Demands have been voiced for the creation of 763 states.
II. The demands of new states is hitting the headlines.

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.
Discussion
22.

Statement:
To India and Indians, monsoon can be a bringer of bounty as well as harbinger of death.
Assumptions:
I. The economy and the vast majority of the people in India are still dependent on rain.
II. In India, almost every year some part or the other is ravaged by floods.

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.
Discussion
23.

Statement:
So long as there is a caste-based society in our country, there is no harm in having caste-based organisations to look after the welfare of their castes.
Assumptions:
I. There is nothing wrong in having religious organisations to spread their ideals.
II. Political parties cannot look after the welfare of different castes like caste-based organisations can.

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.
Discussion
24.

Statement:
After destroying the Kshatriya kings, Parasuram asked the gods a way of penance.
Assumptions:
I. Parasuram deemed the act of destroying the kings to be a sin.
II. There is a way out even after having committed such ghastly acts.

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.
Discussion
25.

Statement:
We grew up in joint families, which meant less space for the individual.
Assumptions:
I. Big houses were unknown in the past.
II. One has to make much adjustment in a joint family.
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.
Discussion
26.

Statement:
Order can be maintained only when law becomes enforceable. Law implies the corpus of rules or injunctions that need to be obeyed by one and all without exception.
Assumptions:
I. The acceptance of law by the people is a must for its effectiveness.
II. There is a section of people who are law unto themselves.

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.
Discussion
27.

Statement:
Consumer is the focal point of economic liberalisation, globalisation and reforms. Any manufacturing activity or service to succeed has to satisfy him.
Assumptions:
I. Very few companies are concerned with consumer satisfaction.
II. Consumer satisfaction is best investment in a competitive economy.

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.
Discussion
28.

Statement
"Slogans against smoking in office should be put on the notice board", An employee in one office suggests.
Assumptions
I. The employee felt that his suggestion will be considered.
II. People smoke in the office.
III. Some people will stop smoking in the office after reading the slogans.

A. None is implicit
B. I and III are implicit
C. I and II are implicit
D. Only I is implicit
Answer» D. Only I is implicit
Discussion
29.

Statement:
Our urban young are less at ease with their own language than with English !
Assumptions:
I. One feels most comfortable with one's mothertongue.
II. English language books sell more than their vernacular counterparts.

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.
Discussion
30.

Statement:
" The days of ghazal can never be over."----A singer
Assumptions:
I. Aspiring singers should concentrate on ghazal rather than on pop.
II. Ghazal has been written off by many.

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.
Discussion
31.

Statement:
"Railway wagons of Eastern Railway will carry your message."-- ad by Eastern Railway.
Assumptions:
I. Other railways are already in practice and earning profits.
II. The railway will get responses for the above ad.

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.
Discussion
32.

Statement:
Sanskrit is a 'dead' language and its study in school is obsolete.
Assumptions:
I. Sanskrit has no utility in our day-to-day life.
II. Schools should teach the students only such matters as are related to what they want to do in their lives.

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.
Discussion
33.

Statement:
"In India, the wheels of justice hardly move."---An American newspaper
Assumptions:
I. Judicial process in India is dilatory, expensive, and beyond the reach of common people.
II. It is necessary for a civilised society to have a prompt judiciary.

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.
Discussion
34.

Statement:
Various state governments will compete with one another to announce cash prizes they intend to facilitate Olympic medal-winners with.
Assumptions:
I. Such announcements by the state governments will boost the morale of players.
II. Willing medal in Olympics is a matter of pride for the state governments.

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.
Discussion
35.

Statement:
"I am actually enjoying my experience in the forest and even my health is quite fine." ---A message from a hostage
Assumptions:
I. The well-wishers of the hostage may panic.
II. The well- wishers of the hostage may go into a frenzy.

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» D. if neither I nor II is implicit.
Discussion
36.

Statement:
Keeping in mind the visual aspects of theatre, only selected incidents of Buddha's life have been taken.
Assumptions:
I. The romantic aspect of Buddha's life will be show in the play.
II. Not every aspect of one's life is worthy of being enacted on the stage.

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.
Discussion
37.

Statement:
"Develop a strategic plan for Internet adoption. Do not treat the Internet any differently than you would treat any other crucial business decision."------ A Manager , IBM India
Assumptions:
I. All crucial businesses need a strategic plan to succeed.
II. Internet is the need of the hour.

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.
Discussion
38.

Statement:
Politics has become mudslinging at your opponents when out of power and taking revenge while in power.
Assumptions:
I. Politicians have deviated from their real path.
II. Politicians have become habituated to misusing their power.

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.
Discussion
39.

Statement:
The new 28- km coimbatore Bypass surpasses conventional standards in road-building. An example of advanced highway engineering, it brings destinations closer, cuts down travelling time and reduces fatigue.
Assumptions:
I. The new coimbatore bypass is as the European highways.
II. Conventional standards in road- building should be replaced with advanced highway engineering.

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.
Discussion
40.

Statement:
Nowadays some people have made it a business to organise rallies and demonstrations against big projects citing environmental and social reasons.
Assumptions:
I. Big projects are necessary.
II. Environmental and social reasons attract people to wards rallies.

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.
Discussion
41.

Statement:
If a region is crying for development, establish a new university, an advance medical institute and a center for agricultural research there ------and wait for the results.
Assumptions:
I.Only creation of new states would not speed up development.
II. Development can be achieved by spreading education.

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.
Discussion
42.

Statement:
For members at IIC, seek out those who have topped the services exams, distinguished themselves in graduate studies or have made a mark at an early age in the arts or the media.
Assumptions:
I. The present selection process for membership has lack of transparency.
II. Present members of IIC are not up to the expectations of the IIC.

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.
Discussion
43.

Statement:
Get rid of the practice of appointing retirees as directors. The day of half -hearted leadership are long past. We need someone young, dynamic and enthusiastic at the helm.
Assumptions:
I. Retirees cannot be dynamic and enthusiastic.
II. The young and dynamic weigh more than the experienced and retired ones.

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.
Discussion
44.

Statement:
The NDMC is wasting money and valuable resources, asking people to file their property returns by issuing big advertisements.
Assumptions:
I. Nowadays people are not interested in filling their property taxes.
II. Advertisements on smaller scale can also serve the same purpose.

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» D. if neither I nor II is implicit.
Discussion
45.

Statement:
Winners don't do different things. They do things differently.
Assumptions:
I. Doing things differently matters a lot.
II. Slow and steady wins the race.

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.
Discussion
46.

Statement:
"If the Indian men play to potential they have a good chance to make the grade this time in Thomas Cup."----The coach of Indian badminton team.
Assumptions:
I. Indian men have the potential to win the trophy.
II. Indian men have the potential but they do not want to perform good.

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.
Discussion
47.

Statement:
Police -Community relationship has been going downhill over the years and the gap between public expectation and police performance has been constantly widening.
Assumptions:
I. police is a part of community.
II. The police-community relationship should be healthy.

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.
Discussion
48.

Statement:
Our indifference is due to our selfishness. Jealousy, fatalistic attitude and indifferent behaviour all of them stem from an inferiority complex.
Assumptions:
I. Indifference can be minimised with love and brotherhood.
II. National integration can't be enhanced without minimizing indifference among the citizens.

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.
Discussion
49.

Statement:
Even educated people will be termed illiterates if they are not computer-literate in the present scenario.
Assumptions:
I. Every educated person needs to be computer- literate.
II. A computer expert can be termed as educated irrespective of other types of education.

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.
Discussion
50.

Statement:
There was a time when the rivers were pure. The earth clean, the air clear. Those days have gone. But there are still ways for you to live healthy.
Assumptions:
I. The environment affects the health of people.
II. People are responsible for making the environment polluted.

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.
Discussion