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401.

Statement: I heard the news as soon as I woke up in the morning. I felt shattered.Assumptions: I. The incident took place before I woke up.II. The news was shocking.

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.
402.

Statement Who rise from the player a better man, his prayer is answered. Assumptions I. Prayer makes a man more human.II. Prayer atones all the our misdeeds.

A. if Assumption I is implicit
B. if Assumption II is implicit
C. if either Assumption I or II is implit
D. if both assumption I and II are follow.
Answer» E.
403.

StatementWant to be a PO? Get admission into institute 'M', A tells B.Assumptions I. B will hear A's advice.II. A knows about M institute.

A. if only Assumption I is implicit
B. if only Assumption II is implicit
C. if either I or II is implicit
D. if both I and II are implicit
Answer» E.
404.

Statement 'A' computer, the largest selling name with the largest range, an advertisement. Assumptions I. 'A' computer is the only one with the wide variations.II. There is a demand of computers in the market.

A. if only Assumption I is implicit
B. if only Assumption II is implicit
C. it either I or II is implicit
D. it neither I not II is implicit
Answer» C. it either I or II is implicit
405.

Statement The Government has decided to provide monetary relief to the farmers in the drought hit areas.Assumptions I. The farmers of the affected area may accept the Government relief.II. The Government machinery may be able to reach the affected farmers to provide relief.

A. if only Assumption I is implicit
B. if only Assumption II is implicit
C. if either I or II is implicit
D. if both Assumption I or II are implicit
Answer» E.
406.

Statement Everybody loves reading adventure stories. Assumptions I. The adventure stories are the only reading materials.II. Nobody loves reading any other material.

A. if only Assumption I is implicit
B. if only Assumption II is implicit
C. it either I or II is implicit `
D. it neither I not II is implicit
Answer» E.
407.

Statement Even with the increase in the number of sugar factories in India, we still continue to import sugar.Assumptions I. The consumption of sugar per capita has increased in India.II. Many of the factories are not in a position to produce sugar to their fullest capacity.

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 not II is implicit
Answer» E.
408.

Statement The local civic body has urged all the residents to voluntarily reduce consumption of potable water by about 30% to tide over the water crisis. Assumptions I. Many residents may reduce consumption of potable water.II. Many activists may welcome the civic body's move and spread awareness among residents.

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
409.

Statement The school authority has decided to give five grace marks in English to all students of standard IX as the performance of these students in English was below expectation. Assumptions I. Majority of the students of standard IX may still fail in English even after giving grace marks.II. Majority of the students of standard IX may now pass in English after giving grace marks.

A. If only Assumption I is implict
B. if only Assumption IIisimplict
C. if either Assumption I orAssumption II isimplict
D. if neither Assumption I nor Assumption II is imlpicit
Answer» C. if either Assumption I orAssumption II isimplict
410.

Statement A major retail store announced thirty percent reduction on all food items during the weekend. Assumptions I. People may still prefer buying food items from other stores. II. A large number of customers may visit the retail store and buy food items.

A. If only Assumption I is implict
B. if only Assumption IIisimplict
C. if either Assumption I orAssumption II isimplict
D. if neither Assumption I nor Assumption II is imlpicit
Answer» C. if either Assumption I orAssumption II isimplict
411.

Statement The civic administration has asked the residents of the dilapidated buildings to move out as these buildings will be demolished within the next thirty days .Assumptions I. The civic administration may be able to demolish these buldings as per schedule. II. The residents of these bulildings may vacate and stay eelsewhere.

A. If only Assumption I is implict
B. if only Assumption IIisimplict
C. if either Assumption I orAssumption II isimplict
D. if both Assumption I and II are imlpicit
Answer» E.
412.

Statement:To save the environment enforce total ban on illegal mining throughout the country.Assumption:I. Mining which is done legally does not cause any harm to the environmentII. Mining is one of the factors responsible for environment degradation.

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.
413.

Statement:The government has decided to run all commercial vehicles on bio-fuels in order to save the depleting fossil fuel reserves.Assumption:I. It is possible to switch over from fossil fuels to bio-fuels for vehiclesII. Sufficient amount of bio-fuels can be produced in the country to run all commercial vehicles.

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.
414.

Statement The captain of the school football team selected only fourteen players to play all the eight matches of the inter school football competition. AssumptionsI. There may be adequate number of football players for all the matches. II. The captain may be able to play in all the matches.

A. If only Assumption I is implict
B. if only Assumption IIisimplict
C. if either Assumption I orAssumption II isimplict
D. if neither Assumption I nor Assumption II is imlpicit
Answer» B. if only Assumption IIisimplict
415.

Statement:Please check the availability of two tickets from Delhi to Lucknow.Assumption:I. The person checking knows the desired mode of travel.II. The person checking knows the details of the person travelling.

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.
416.

Statement:Take a ferry or a boat instead of a bus to reach the Kravi island fasterAssumption:I. The island being in remote location are not easily accessible.II. Ferries and boats are available to travel to Kravi islands.

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.
417.

Statement:Give adequate job-related training to the employees before assigning them full-fledged workAssumption:I. Training helps in boosting the performance of employeesII. Employees have no skill sets before training is provided to them

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.
418.

Statement:Bank should always check financial status before lending money to a client.Assumption:I. Checking before lending would give a true picture of the client financial statusII. Client sometimes may not present the correct picture of their ability to repay loan amount to the bank.

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.
419.

Statement:Let these be a Signboard also indicating the directions and instruction.Assumption:I. Signboard can be prepared without using any language.II. Signboard is the only effective tool to indicate directions.

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.
420.

Statement:In order to build more space, extra FSI needs to be broughtAssumption:I. The person being told does not know the meaning of FSIII. More space will reduce the construction cost.

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.
421.

Statement:If you want to increase your writing spend use 0.7 pen.Assumption:I. These are different types of pen availableII. The person being told understands what is 0.7 pen.

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.
422.

Statement "You must learn to refer to a 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. if only Assumption I is implicit
B. if only Assumption II is implicit
C. if either I or II is implicit
D. if either I or II is implicit
Answer» E.
423.

Statement Government aided schools should have uniformity in charging various fees. Assumptions II. The Government's subsidy come from money collected by way of taxes from people.II. The Government, while giving subsidy, may have stipulated certain uniform conditions regarding fees.

A. if only Assumption I is implicit
B. if only Assumption II is implicit
C. either I or II is implicit
D. if both I and II are implicit
Answer» C. either I or II is implicit
424.

Statement Unemployed allowance should be given to all unemployed Indian youths about 18 yr of age.Assumptions I. There are unemployed youth in India who need monetary support. II. The Government has sufficient funds to provide allowance to all the unemployed youth.

A. if only Assumption I is implicit
B. if only Assumption II is implicit
C. either I or I its implicit
D. if both I and II are implicit
Answer» B. if only Assumption II is implicit
425.

Statement There is no shopping complex for this colony, people have to go the main market.Assumptions I. The colony may be far from main market.II. The people do not want to go to the main market.

A. if only Assumption 1 is implicit
B. if only Assumption 1I 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 1I is implicit
426.

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

A. if only Assumption I is implicit
B. if only Assumption II is implicit
C. if either Assumption I or II is implit
D. if neither Assumption I nor II is implicit
Answer» C. if either Assumption I or II is implit
427.

Statement "Private property, trespassers will be prosecuted", a notice on a plot of land.Assumptions I. The passerby may read notice and may not trespass. II. The people are scared of prosecution.

A. if only Assumption I is implicit
B. if only Assumption II is implicit
C. if either Assumption I or II is implit
D. if both Assumption I and II are implicit
Answer» E.
428.

Statement All the students of a school were instructed by principal to reach school at least 15 min before the stipulated time for the the coming month. Assumptions I. The parents of the students of the school may protest against the principal's instruction.II. The parents may request the principle to withdraw the instruction .

A. if only Assumption I is implicit
B. if only Assumption II is implicit
C. if both Assumptions I and II are implicit
D. if neither Assumption I nor II is implicit
Answer» E.
429.

Statement "To keep myself up-to-date, I always listen to prime time news on television", A candidate tells the interview board.Assumptions I. The candidate does not read newspaper.II. Recent news are broadcast only on television.

A. if only Assumption I is implicit
B. if only Assumption II is implicit
C. if neither Assumption I nor II is implicit
D. if neither Assumptions I nor II is implicit
Answer» E.
430.

Statement The highway police authority put up large boards at regular intervals indicating the speed limit and dangers of over speeding on the highways. AssumptionsI. Most of the motorists may drive their vehicles within the speed limit on the highways.II. Motorists generally ignore such cautions and over speed on the highways.

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 nether Assumption I nor II is implicit
Answer» B. if only Assumption II is implicit
431.

Statement The municipal corporation advised all the people living in the shanties along the beaches to move to higher places during monsoon. Assumptions I. Many people living in the shanties may leave the city and relocate themselves elsewhere in the state. II. Majority of the people living in the shanties along the beach may try to relocate to higher places during monsoon.

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
432.

Statement Many organisations have switched over to online mode of examinations. Assumptions I. Candidates from all parts of the country may be well versed using computers. II. Online mode of examinations helps in recruiting more capable personnel.

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
433.

Statement Government has decided to relocate all the factories from the city with immediate effect to reduce pollution. Assumptions I. Pollution in the city is being caused only because of the factories existing there. II. People may be able to manage traveling 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
Answer» C. if either Assumption I or II is implicit
434.

Statement Conveyance facility provided by organization help employee report to work in time. Assumption. I. The conveyance facility which is provide by the organization always reached on time. II. It is not possible to report to work on time unless conveyance facility is provide by the organization.

A. if only Assumption l is implicit
B. if only Assumption ll is implicit
C. if either I or ll is implicit
D. if neither I nor ll is implicit
E. if both I and II are implicit
Answer» E. if both I and II are implicit
435.

Statement An advertisement in the newspaper - ''Learn a foreign language course to get a high paying job' . Assumption. I. All those who learn foreign language get highly paid jobs.II. Only a foreign language can get someone a high paying job.

A. if only Assumption I is implicit
B. if only Assumption ll 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
436.

Statement The school environment for students should be made "free from fear, trauma and anxiety" to make the right to education a grand national movement. Assumption. I. The Right to Education Movement is desirable for the betterment of society. II. Children feel a lot of anxiety and stress at school.

A. if only Assumption I is implicit
B. if only Assumption ll is implicit
C. if only either I or II is implicit
D. if neither I nor II is implicit
E. if both I and II are implicit
Answer» F.
437.

Statement The telephone company informed the subscribers through a notification that those who do not pay their bills by 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 offset the losses due to delayed payment.People generally pay, do not need to such notices.III. People generally pay, do not need to such notices.

A. All are implicit
B. Both l and ll are implicit
C. Both ll and lll are implicit
D. only lll is implicit
E. None of the above
Answer» C. Both ll and lll are implicit
438.

Statement The State Government has unilaterally increased octroi by five per cent on all commodities entering into the state without seeking approval of the Central Government. Assumption I. The State Government may be able to important 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 the additional octroi.

A. II and III are implicit
B. I and II are implicit
C. None is implicit
D. All are implicit
Answer» E.
439.

Statement: Feelings of mutual respect among the communities are the ultimate safeguard. The moment that respect goes, no Constitution can substitute for it. Assumptions: I. The feeling of mutual respect is the virtue no Constitution can bring about.II. A law can't be expected to ensure the feeling of goodwill and harmony among the citizen 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.
440.

Statement: Today when there is so much talk about revising the Constitution, we have to consider whether it is the Constitution that has failed us or it is we who have failed the Constitution. Assumptions: I.Only the revision of Constitution will not serve the intended purpose unless there is willingness among the people to abide by it.II. All is not right with governance.

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.
441.

Statement: "While weighing sweets, we do not include the weight of the weight of the box which is used to carry the sweets.'----A notice in a sweet shopAssumptions: I. Cost price of a box is not less than the cost of any sweets in terms of the cost price of each according to weight per gram.II. People prefer to pay only for the weight of the sweets they buy.

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.
442.

Statement: "Our state does not need State Human Rights Commission, therefore we have abolished State Human Rights Commision." - CM of state 'X'Assumptions: I. There will be no cases of violation of human rights in state 'X'.II. State 'X' has alternative provision to tackle cases of human rights violation.

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.
443.

Statement: " We need to instil a sense of pride among the people for the rich cultural heritage of the country and its various regions." - Speaker of the Lok Sabha Assumptions: I. Culture is what gives meaning to our lives and identity to us a social community.II. To instil a sense of pride among the people for the rich cultural heritage is almost impossible.

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.
444.

Statement: Faculty of a reputed institute 'Y' has advised the students to buy Magical Book Series of BSC Publishing Co if they do not want to miss the opportunities of being recruited as PO in PNB.Assumptions: I. Students may ignore the advice and continue to prepare with the study materials provided only by coaching Y.II. Students of the institute Y have enough money to arrange for the books.

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.
445.

Statement: "Always use zebra crossings and subways to cross the road safely." - A notice by the City Traffic Police Assumptions: I. Road safety is not an option but a must for pedestrians.II. Safety can be increased by making people aware of tips regarding road safety.

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.
446.

Statement: Bottled water companies 'X' and 'Y' ruled out any contamination of their products, saying these had been produced under rigorous quality control regime meeting all standards set by the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS).Assumptions: I. Production under rigorous quality control regime gives trustworthy results.II. BIS has been entrusted with the responsibility to set quality benchmarks.

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.
447.

Statement: By 2010, India will be the country with the greatest number of heart patients.Assumptions: I. The number of heart patients all over the world can be found out.II. By 2010, India will be the most populated country in the world.

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.
448.

Statement: Unlike other known forms of threat, AIDS spreads its tentacles slowly but steadily. When billions of dollars are being pumped in to counter terrorism, such a seriousness is not being observed against this sure killer. - Comments of a citizenAssumptions: I. Government's perception of AIDS requires to undergo a sea change. II. AIDS poses more threats to human life than terrorism.

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.
449.

Statement: "When Mr X and Mr Y stepped out for toss on the ground it was evident that one of them was in positive frame of mind while the other was tense, fearing defeat and elimination from the tournament." - An ex- captain of a cricket team Assumptions: I. Panic always sets in when a team is playing after a spate of defeats.II. There are some days when a player achieves magical heights, when he is unstoppable and when every other player in the arena looks woefully inadequate.

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.
450.

Statement: Another strange thing I noticed last night was that the lights of the drawing room were on. Assumptions: I. A thief must have come in.II. Usually, the drawing room lights are off at night.

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.