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101.

Statement :
Political circles in the capital were puzzled over the publication of an advertisement in some news-papers.
Assumptions :
I. politicians read newspapers.
II. The advertisement in the newspapers was a rare one.

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
102.

Statement :
"You need eyes and ears everywhere."----CIA officer.
Assumptions :
I. CIA is the best detective agency of the word.
II. It is very hard to keep eyes and ears everywhere.

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
103.

Statement :
The Environmental pollution Authority has proposed that the auto-rickshaws which clog Delhi streets and pollute its air should be converted to run on clean fuels.
Assumptions :
I. The "clean fuels" which are accessible in the market are likely to reduce pollution.
II. In the city pollution auto-rickshaw population is a significant factor.

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
104.

Statement :
Protection of national interest becomes paramount in the case of MNCs in many situations.
Assumptions :
I. Parties other than MNCs are always found prudent in protecting national interest.
II. MNCs are often found misusing environmental resources which is a national property.

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
105.

Statement
"Wanted a two bedroom flat in the court area for immediate possession", an advertisement.
Assumptions
I. Flats are available in the court area.
II. Some people will respond to the advertisement.
III. It is a practice to give such an advertisement.

A. None is implicit
B. I and II are implicit
C. Only II is implicit
D. All are implicit
Answer» D. All are implicit
Discussion
106.

Statement :
Paging industries have been going through tough times partly because of the fact that the industry went through a period of unsustainable growth where subscribers were attracted more by the gifts accompanying a pager than by the service which it offered.
Assumptions :
I. Gifts accompanying a product always attract large number of customers.
II. Unsustainable growth is found harmful in the long run.

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
107.

Statement
"To make a company commercially viable there is an urgent need to prune the staff strength and borrow money from the financial institutions", opinion of a consultant.
Assumptions
I. The financial institutions lend money for such proposals .
II. The product of the company has a potential market.
III. The employees of the company are inefficient.

A. II and III are implicit
B. All are implicit
C. None is implicit
D. I and II are implicit
Answer» E.
Discussion
108.

Statement
'Smoking is injurious to health', A warning printed on the cigarette packet.
Assumptions
I. People read printed matter on a cigarette packet.
II. People take careful note of a warning.
III. Non-smoking prosthesis health.

A. Only I is implicit
B. I and II are implicit
C. Only II is implicit
D. All are implicit
Answer» D. All are implicit
Discussion
109.

Statement
" 'Z' TV is the only TV which gives the viewers chance to watch two programmes simultaneously", an advertisement.
Assumptions
I. Sale of 'Z' TV may increase of the advertisement.
II. Some people may be influenced by the advertisement and buy 'Z' TV.
III. The sale of 'Z' TV may be on the downward trend.

A. None is implicit
B. II and III are implicit
C. I and II are implicit
D. All are implicit
Answer» D. All are implicit
Discussion
110.

Statement
The company has recently announced series of incentives to the employees who are punctual and sincere.
Assumptions
I. Those who are not punctual at present many get motivated by the announcement.
II. The productivity of the company may increase.
III. The profit earned by the company may be more then the amount to be spent for the incentive programmes.

A. None is implicit
B. All are implicit
C. II and III are implicit
D. I and II are implicit
Answer» E.
Discussion
111.

Statement :
You need one who is as serious as you are, and equally dedicated.
Assumptions
I. Nothing can be done alone.
II. The speaker is talking about a student and his teacher.

A. if only assumption I is implicit.
B. if only assumption II is implicit.
C. if either I or is II 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
112.

Statement :
The skills are aplenty and the ambition and capability are already in our hands; now, we need to break down the barriers.
Assumptions:
I. Skills, ambition and capability are the pre- requisites for any major task.
II. Breaking of barriers is very hard task.

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
113.

Statement :
The gestation period for a business on the net is a tenth or a hundredth of that in the physical world.
Assumptions :
I. Business through net is preferable.
II. Saving of time is very important in business.

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
114.

Statement :
He continues to be busy as he was while handling the premier investigating agency.
Assumptions :
I. Nowadays he is busy writing books.
II. The speaker is taking about the ex-CBI chief.

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
115.

Statement :
The Shiv Sainik is like a burning torch, who shall burn the evil and show the path of life to those struggling in darkness.
Assumptions :
I. Shiv Sainik is a ray of hope for the desperate.
II. Those struggling in darkness can take the help of Shiv Sainiks.
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
116.

Statement
The Government has decide to auction construction of highways to private entities in several blocks across the country on built-operate-transfer basis.
Which of the following assumption(s) is/are implicit in the above statement?
I. An adequate number of private entities may not respond to the Government's auction notification.
II. Many private entities in the country are capable of construction highways within a reasonable time.
III. The Government's proposal of build-operate-transfer may financially benefit the private entities.

A. I and II are implicit
B. II and III are implicit
C. Only II is impicit
D. I and III are implicit
E. None of the above
Answer» C. Only II is impicit
Discussion
117.

Statements
The airlines have requested all their bonafide passengers to check the status of flight operations before leaving their homes as heavy fog is causing immense problem to normal flight operations.
Which of the following assumption(s) is/ are implicit in the above statement?
I. Majority of the air passenger may check the flight status before the starting their journey to the airport.
II. The Government may take serious objection to the notice issued by the airline company.
III. Majority of the passengers may cancel their ticket and postpone their journey till the situation become normal.

A. None is implicit
B. Only I is implicit
C. Only II is implicit
D. Only III is implicit
E. I and III are implicit
Answer» C. Only II is implicit
Discussion
118.

Statement :
"Buy the most contemporary design. That way you 'll be seen driving the latest. And in case you want to sell it, you will always get a good price ...." --- Advertisement of a car.
Assumptions:
I. People want to buy those models of cars whose resale value is high.
II. The design of a car plays an important role in purchasing it.

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
119.

Statement :
The dawn of the new millennium could affect computers and computer-run activities.
Assumptions
I. The dawn of the new millennium will be sad for some people.
II. The Y2K specialist can solve the problem.

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
120.

Statement :
If a doctor's degree is your ambition, then the choice of a good guidance institution is half the job done.
Assumptions :
I. Without proper guidance, it is very hard to be a doctor.
II. Institute alone can 't help a student in his success.

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
121.

Statement
Ramesh decided to get the railway reservation in February for the journey he wants to make in May to Chennai.
Assumptions
I. The railway issues reservations three months in advance.
II. The are more then one train to Chennai.
III. There will be vacancy in the desired class.

A. II and III are implicit
B. Only I is implicit
C. All are implicit
D. I and III are implicit
E. None of the above
Answer» C. All are implicit
Discussion
122.

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

A. Only II is implicit
B. II and III are implicit
C. None is implicit
D. All are implicit
E. Only III is implicit
Answer» D. All are implicit
Discussion
123.

Statement
The police authority cordoned off the entire locality for the entire day and stipend all vehicular movement for the visit of a top functionary of the government in view of the threat perception and advised all the residents in the area to limit their movement outside their dwellings.
Which of the following assumption(s) is/are implicit in the above statement?
I. The police personal may not be able to control the vehicular movement in the locality and may seek help from the armed forces.
II. People living in the locality may move out of their houses for the day of avoid inconvenience.
III. The Government functionary may request the police authority to lift the ban on the movement of resident of the locality outsides their dwellings.

A. None is implicit
B. Only I is implicit
C. Only II is implicit
D. Only III is implicit
E. II and III are implicit
Answer» B. Only I is implicit
Discussion
124.

Statement
The apex body controlling universities in the country has decided to revise the syllabus of all the technical courses to make them focused towards the present need of the industry. thereby making the technical graduate more employable then they are at present.
Which of the following assumption(s) is/are implicit in the above statement?
I. Technical college affiliated to different university may not welcome the apex body's decision and may continue with the same syllabus as at present.
II. The industry may welcome the decision of the apex body and scale up their hiring from these colleges.
III. The Government may not allow the apex body to implement its decision in all the colleges as it may lead to chaos.

A. None is implicit
B. Only I is implicit
C. Only II is implicit
D. Only III implicit
E. II and III are implicit
Answer» D. Only III implicit
Discussion
125.

Statement
Government had urged all the citizens to use electronic media for carrying out their daily activities. When ever possible instead of using paper as the manufacture of paper require the cutting down of a large number of trees causing severe damage to the ecosystem.
Which of the following assumption is/are implicit in the above statement?
I. Most people may be capable of using electronic media to carry out various routines.
II. most people may have access to electronic media for carrying out their daily routine activities.
III. People at large may reject the Government's appeal and continue using paper as before.

A. Only I is implicit
B. Only II is implicit
C. I and II are impllicit
D. Only III is implicit
E. None of the above
Answer» D. Only III is implicit
Discussion
126.

Statement
'Z-TV, the only TV which gives the viewers chance to watch two programmes simultaneously'- an advertisement.
Assumption
I. Sale of Z -TV may increase because of the advertisement.
II. Some people may be influenced by the advertisement and buy Z-TV.
III. The sale of Z-TV may be on the downward trend.

A. I and II are implicit
B. II and III are implicit
C. None is implicit
D. All are implicit
Answer» B. II and III are implicit
Discussion
127.

Statement
The company has recently announced series of incentives to the employees who are punctual and sincere.
Assumptions
I. Those who are not punctual at present may get motivated by the announcement.
II. The productivity of the company may increase.
III. The profit earned by the company may be more than the amount to be spent for the incentive programmes.

A. I and II implicit
B. II and III are implicit
C. All are implicit
D. None is implicit
Answer» B. II and III are implicit
Discussion
128.

Statement
"If you have obtained 75% or more marks in X standard, your admission to our coaching class for XII standard is guaranteed", an advertisement.
Assumptions
I. Bright students generally do not opt for attending coaching classes.
II. The coaching class has adequate capacity to accomodate all such students.
III. The advertisement will be ignored.

A. Only II is implicit
B. Only III is implicit
C. None is implicit
D. Only I is implicit
Answer» B. Only III is implicit
Discussion
129.

Statement
"Television 'P', the neighbour's envy the owner's pride", a TV advertisement.
Assumptions
I. Catchy slogans appeal to people.
II. People are envious of their neighbour's superior possessions.
III. People want to be annoyed by their neighbours

A. I and II are implicit
B. Only III is implicit
C. I and III are implicit
D. All are implicit
E. None of these
Answer» B. Only III is implicit
Discussion
130.

Statement
There is a big boom in drug business and a number of Jhuggi-Jhopari dwellers in Delhi can be seen pedaling with small pouches of smack and brown sugar.
Assumptions
I. Drug addiction is increasing in the country, specially in the capital.
II. All the big dons involved in the smuggling of drugs live in Jhuggi-Jhopari areas.
III. Most of the Jhuggi-Jhopari dwellers would do anything for money.

A. Only I is implicit
B. Only II is implicit
C. Only III is implicit
D. I and III are implicit
E. None is implicit
Answer» E. None is implicit
Discussion
131.

Statement:
Unemployment has increased in spite of the Indian economy growing well.
Assumptions:
I. Economic growth is supposed to create more job opportunities.
II. There are certain factors other than economic growth which influence employment.

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
132.

Statement:
It is not unknown in India that inquiry reports, usually compiled with considerable care, are shelved and forgotten as soon as the initial outrage dies down.
Assumptions:
I. The credibility of inquiry reports has considerably gone down in India.
II. Inquiry reports in India are never implemented up to the expectations of the victims of a crisis.

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
133.

Statement:
The world gold production has continued to grow irrespective of the price hike.
Assumptions:
I. Quantity of gold produced doesn't affect its price in the market.
II. In case of price hike the production of gold should be reduced.

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
134.

Statement:
In the country, which has over 70 television channels hundreds of newspapers, thousands of magazines and a sensation through 'dotcoms' , the demand for journalists would never die down.
Assumptions:
I. TV channels and dotcom companies are mushrooming by the day.
II. Journalists are the pillar of our democracy.

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
135.

Statement:
If there were posters available of these men, they would have replaced Shahrukh and Sachin on many hostel walls by now .---about top IT professionals.
Assumptions:
I. The posters of IT professionals are not available in the market.
II. Nowadays top IT professionals are most popular among students.

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
136.

Statement:
The Net can be for India what oil was for West Asia.
Assumptions:
I. Most IT entrepreneurs of the world are Indians.
II. India can have a monopoly in IT sector in the world market.

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
137.

Statement:
DTC authorities have planned to advertise various products on bus tickets to put them to good use.
Assumptions:
I. Passengers will read the advertisement printed on tickets.
II. DTC authorities will get advertisement under this proposal.

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
138.

Statement:
The parents of students are demonstrating at Legislative Council to protest against fee hike revision by the capital's educational institutions.
Assumptions:
I. The parents are unable to afford increased fee.
II. In view of large-scale protestation Legislative Council may direct the capital's educational institutions to stop the fee hike.

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
139.

Statement:
The management of XYZ Pvt. Ltd. Asked the workers' union to call of 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's union.

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
140.

Statement:
"I have not received telephone bills for nine months inspite 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.

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
141.

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. 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
142.

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.

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
143.

Statement:
If betting and match- fixing play a vital role in cricket , which makes the game ungentlemanly and ugly, there is absolutely no use of wasting precious time to watch the game of cricket which cheats the innocent.
Assumptions:
I. This contagious disease may spray to other games.
II. Cricketers indulge in betting and match-fixing, and are exploiting innocent public feelings.

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
144.

Statement:
The textbook variety of the profession and practice of democracy has not worked in countries like India where ground realities are different.
Assumptions:
I. Democracy is not suitable for poor countries.
II. The ground realities of different countries differ from one another.

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
145.

Statement:
"Disconnect your TV cable connections"--------A maulana issued a fatwa because of thin attendance during prayers at the mosque.
Assumptions:
I. TV programmes are more popular than prayers.
II. Prayer is more important than watching TVs.

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
146.

Statement:
Metropolises might provide everything----education, jobs and a good lifestyle---- but they score miserably when it comes to life's basic necessities.
Assumptions:
I. The speaker is talking about irregular water and electricity supply.
II. A large number of people in metros are still deprived of life's basic necessities.

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
147.

Statement:
The long- term health of the nation and its democratic policy should be primary concern of all political parties in contrast to short-term remedies which are at best pain-killers.
Assumptions:
I. The short-term policy benefits the political parties in winning elections.
II. Only long- term democratic policy is in the best interests of the country.

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
148.

Statement:
No civilised state today can deliberately violate the international declarations and conventions and covenants relating to the minorities.
Assumptions:
I. All civilised states enforce the international declarations, covenants and covenants equally.
II. Minorities all over the world should be given protection by the concerned 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» C. if either I or II is implicit.
Discussion
149.

Statement:
"A statesman or a man who has to deal with public affairs cannot ignore realities. The non-recognition of realities leads to artificial policies and programmes" ----JL Nehru
Assumptions:
I. Artificial policies and programmes can not provide advantage to people.
II. In general, people at the helm of affairs ignore realities and undertake populist measures.

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
150.

Statement:
In the present globalised scenario it is time for a total overhaul of the system.
Assumptions:
I. The prevailing system is not suitable for the necessities of a globalised economy.
II. Globalisation is the buzzword of the new world order.

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