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1.

Consider the given argument and decide which of the given assumptions is (are) implicit.Argument:A government servant sitting idle tells a visitor to come after 2 weeks to get this certificate attested, as he is very busy and have a lot of work.Assumptions:The government servant wants to help the visitor.The government servant is expecting a favour from the visitor.

A. Only assumption 2 is implicit.
B. Only assumption 1 is implicit.
C. Both 1 and 2 are implicit.
D. Neither 1 nor 2 is implicit.
Answer» B. Only assumption 1 is implicit.
2.

Given is a statement followed by two assumptions numbered I and II. Consider the statement and the following assumptions and decide which of the assumptions is/are implicit in the statement.Statement:Global warming, species extinction and deforestation are posing a threat to the environment.Assumptions:I. The more we exploit and degrade our environment, the more ecological imbalance we create, ultimately putting the very existence of human life at risk.II. Every species is dependent on every other species for survival, directly or indirectly. Human beings are the ones who depend on maximum number of species for not only our survival but also for our development needs.

A. Only assumption I is implicit
B. Both assumptions I and II are implicit
C. Neither assumption I nor II is implicit
D. Only assumption II is implicit
Answer» C. Neither assumption I nor II is implicit
3.

Consider the statement(s) and decide which of the given assumption(s) is/are implicit in the statement.Statement:“Shortage in rainfall results in crop failure” said the meteorologistAssumptions:I. Rainfall is a must for crop success.II. Irrigation is much dependent on Rainfall

A. Neither I nor II is implicit
B. Both I and II are implicit
C. Only I is implicit
D. Only II is implicit
Answer» D. Only II is implicit
4.

Consider the argument and decide which of the given assumptions is/are implicitArgument:The BEST bus travels company has decided to increase its fare by 10%.Assumptions:1. Passengers may opt for other buses costing less than the BEST bus travels company.2. The demand for the buses by passengers may remain unchanged even after the fare hike.

A. Both 1 and 2 are implicit
B. Only assumption 2 is implicit
C. Only assumption 1 is implicit
D. Neither 1 nor 2 is implicit
Answer» B. Only assumption 2 is implicit
5.

Directions: In each question below is given one/more statements that followed by two assumptions numbered I and II. Consider the statement and decide which of the given assumptions is implicit.Statement: The manager informed his colleagues that due to personal reasons he had to go out of town and will not be able to attend the meeting. He also told his employees to not cancel the meeting and reminded them that many people came from outside our country especially for this meeting. Assumption I: Manager did not wanted to upset the people over cancelled meeting. Assumption II: The manager had some important task to complete instead of attending meeting.

A. Only assumption II is implicit.
B. If either assumption I or II is implicit.
C. If neither I nor II is implicit.
D. If both I and II are implicit.
E. Only assumption I is implicit.
Answer» F.
6.

Given below is a statement followed by two assumptions numbered I and II. You have to decide which of the assumptions is implicit in the statement.Statement:Five-day week will reduce stress on employees.Assumptions:I. Employees are always stressed due to personal issues.II. Five-day week is the new global trend.

A. Neither assumption I nor II is implicit
B. Only assumption I is implicit
C. Both assumptions I and II are implicit
D. Only assumption II is implicit
Answer» B. Only assumption I is implicit
7.

Consider the given statement and decide which of the given assumptions is/are implicit in the statement.Statement: Expressing concerns over rising oil prices, the CEO of Bhoodevi Corp, the world’s largest crude oil company, has demanded that the United Nations should lift sanctions against several countries in the middle-east Asia immediately.Assumption I: The CEO is pained by the humanitarian crisis in the region.Assumption II: The sanction is affecting the business interests of the company negatively.

A. Both the assumptions are implicit
B. Neither assumption is implicit
C. Only assumption II is implicit
D. Only assumption I is implicit
Answer» D. Only assumption I is implicit
8.

Consider the given statement and decide which of the following assumption is/are implicit in the statement.Statement: Stories are the best way to make children remember concepts in the early years of their life.Assumptions:I. Children like stories.II. Stories improve children’s imagination and visualisation skills.

A. Neither I nor II is implicit.
B. Only II is Implicit.
C. Only I is Implicit.
D. Both I and II are implicit.
Answer» E.
9.

Direction: In each of the questions below is given a statement followed by two assumptions numbered I and II. Consider the assumptions and decide which of them is implicit in the given statement.Statement: Present education system must be overhauled to improve the employment situation in India.Assumption I: An individual would be able to earn proper livelihood.Assumption II: The meaning of education in young minds will be clearer.

A. Only Assumption I is strong
B. Only Assumption II is strong
C. Assumptions I and II are strong
D. Neither Assumption I nor II is strong
Answer» E.
10.

Given below is a statement followed by two assumption numbered I and II. You have to decide which of the assumptions is/are implicit in the statement.Statement: The human body produces Vitamin D when exposed to sunlight.Assumption I: The human body will have Vitamin D even if it is not consumed via food.Assumption II: A large portion of the global population suffers from Vitamin D deficiency.

A. Both I and II are implicit
B. Only assumption II is implicit
C. Neither I nor II is implicit
D. Only assumption I is implicit
Answer» E.
11.

A statement is followed by two assumptions 1 and 2. You have to consider the statement to be true, even if it seems to be at variance from commonly known facts. You have to pick the assumption that can definitely be drawn from the given statement and indicate your answer accordingly.Statement: Prime Minister Shinzo Abe’s ruling coalition scored a landslide victory at the polls, boosted by his campaign promises to invest more heavily in education and childcare, aimed partly at encouraging more women to join the workforce.Assumptions:1. The number of women workers in Japan are lesser than men.2. Women are reluctant to join the workforce because of education and childcare.

A. 1
B. 2
C. Either 1 or 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
E. Both 1 and 2
Answer» C. Either 1 or 2
12.

Consider the given statement and decide which of the following assumptions is/are implicit in the statement.Statement:Winning a medal at the Olympics is a pride to our country.Assumptions:I. Olympics offers pedestal to showcase prowess in sports.II. Sports-persons representing a country are the pride of their nation

A. Neither I nor II is implicit
B. Only II is implicit
C. Only I is implicit
D. Both I and II are implicit
Answer» D. Both I and II are implicit
13.

Doctor has advised me to consume less sugar as I have diabetes. So I am eating less ice cream. From this statement, identify which of the below assumptions is implicit?

A. Ice cream contains less sugar and eating ice cream helps to reduce the effects of diabetes.
B. Eating ice cream reduces sugar levels in the body, which worsens diabetes.
C. Ice cream contains sugar, so consuming less ice cream helps to reduce sugar intake.
D. Ice cream is a remedy for diabetes, so consuming ice cream in small quantity is good for health.
Answer» D. Ice cream is a remedy for diabetes, so consuming ice cream in small quantity is good for health.
14.

In each question below is given a statement followed by two assumptions numbered I and II. You have to consider the statement and the following assumptions and decide which of the assumptions is implicit in the statement.Statement:“I would like to do 500 numbers sampling to check the reliability of this test.’ X says to Y.Assumptions:I. The sampling on 500 numbers is possible.II. X possess skills and competencies to do such sampling.

A. Both I and II are implicit
B. Neither I nor II is implicit
C. Only assumption I is implicit
D. Only assumption II is implicit
Answer» B. Neither I nor II is implicit
15.

Given below is a statement followed by two assumptions. Choose the answer asA, if only assumption (i) is implicit in the statement.B, if only assumption (ii) is implicit in the statement.C, if both assumptions (i) and (ii) are implicit in the statement.D, if none of the assumptions are implicit in the statement.Statement: Newyork has banned the use of firecrackers to avoid any mishap during the New year celebrations in the country this year.Assumptions: (i) Firecrackers were used in Newyork during the New year festive season.(ii) Banning the use of firecrackers avoids accidents that may occur due to its use.

A. B
B. A
C. D
D. C
Answer» E.
16.

Direction: In the following question, there is a statement first, and two assumptions, 1 and 2, are given below it. You have to consider which assumption/assumptions are influential in the statement by considering the given assumptions. Choose the correct answer from the given alternatives.Statements: All citizens have the right to challenge the lower court's decisions in the High Court.Assumptions 1: The lower court is not efficient, while the high court is superior.Assumptions 2: There may be a possibility of error in judgment.

A. Assumption 1 is effective
B. Assumption 2 is effective
C. Assumptions 1 and 2 are effective
D. Neither assumption 1 nor 2 is effective
Answer» C. Assumptions 1 and 2 are effective
17.

Given is a statement followed by two assumptions numbered I and II. Consider the statement and the following assumptions and decide which of the assumptions is/are implicit in the statement.Statement:Sustainability can be defined as the practice of meeting the needs of the current generation without degrading or destroying the natural resources (e.g. water, soil, biodiversity, oil, minerals.)Assumptions:Our lives and economies are dependent on natural capital, which is made up of these natural resources and natural services, and the energy provided by the sun.Just as every investor knows, we should invest our capital and live off on the interest, it provides. To live sustainably, we need to do the same: protect our natural capital and live off our biological income.

A. Only assumption II is implicit.
B. Neither assumption I nor II is implicit.
C. Only assumption I is implicit.
D. Both assumptions I and II are implicit.
Answer» E.
18.

A statement is given, followed by several assumptions. Read the statement carefully and decide which of the assumptions are implicit in the statement.Statement: "We need to hire more drivers" - Manager of Uber informed the team.Assumptions:I) Uber is expanding, hence it needs more drivers.II) Present drivers are not good.

A. Both Assumptions I and II are implicit
B. Only Assumption I is implicit
C. Neither Assumptions I or II are implicit
D. Only Assumption II is implicit
Answer» C. Neither Assumptions I or II are implicit
19.

Consider the given statement(s) and decide which of the given assumption(s) are implicit in the statement. Statement:Earlier there were many birds in the bird sanctuary. Assumptions:I. Birds migrate and come to the sanctuary during a particular period of the year II. There were good water bodies in that area

A. Only II is implicit
B. Only I is implicit
C. Both I and II are implicit
D. Neither I nor II is implicit
Answer» C. Both I and II are implicit
20.

In the following question a statement is followed by two assumptions (i) and (ii). An assumption is something supposed or taken for granted. Consider the statement and the following assumptions and decode which of the following assumptions is implicit in the statement.Statement : “It glitters, so it is gold!”Assumptions : i. All that glitters is gold.ii. Glittering things are not gold.

A. Only assumption (i) is implicit
B. Only assumption (ii) is implicit
C. Neither assumption (i) nor (ii) is implicit
D. Both the assumptions are implicit
Answer» B. Only assumption (ii) is implicit
21.

Each of the following questions comprise of a statement and two Assumptions I and II. Choose the correct alternative from the given options.Statement: Training must be given to all the employees for increasing productivity and profitability.Assumptions: I. Training is an essential component of productivity.II. Profitability and productivity are supplementary to each other.

A. Both I and II are implicit.
B. Only assumption I is implicit.
C. Only assumption II is implicit.
D. Either I or II is implicit.
Answer» B. Only assumption I is implicit.
22.

Consider the given statement and decide which of the given assumptions is (are) implicit in the statement.Statement:Mr X said to Mr Y, “I want to become a doctor because I want to serve the mankind''.Assumptions:1. Mr X is lying to Mr Y.2. Mr Y knows that Mr X is lying.

A. Only assumption 2 is implicit.
B. Both assumptions 1 and 2 are implicit.
C. Neither assumption 1 or 2 is implicit.
D. Only assumption 1 is implicit.
Answer» D. Only assumption 1 is implicit.
23.

Consider the given statement and decide which of the given assumptions is/are implicit in the statement.Statement:A father told his son, "Consult me once before deciding to take a job abroad".Assumptions:1. The father wanted his son to go abroad.2. If the son does not consult his father, he can take a wrong decision.

A. Only assumption 1 is implicit.
B. Only Assumption 2 is implicit.
C. Assumptions 1 and 2 are both implicit.
D. Assumptions 1 and 2 are both not implicit.
Answer» C. Assumptions 1 and 2 are both implicit.
24.

Consider the given statement and decide which of the following assumptions is/are implicit in the statement.Statement:Laugher therapy is the best alternative therapy.Assumptions:I. Laughter is simple and universal.II. Laughter generates happy hormones in our system that boosts immune system.

A. Neither I nor II is implicit.
B. Only I is implicit.
C. Both I and II are implicit.
D. Only II is implicit.
Answer» D. Only II is implicit.
25.

Given is a statement followed by two assumptions numbered I and II. Consider the statement and the following assumptions and decide which of the assumptions is/are implicit in the statement.Statement:“One of the reasons of obesity is binging on junk food”, says a mom to her daughter.Assumptions:I. Junk food causes obesity.II. Rita and Gita are mom and daughter.

A. Both assumptions I and II are implicit.
B. Only assumption I is implicit.
C. Only assumption II is implicit.
D. Neither assumption I nor II is implicit.
Answer» C. Only assumption II is implicit.
26.

Consider the given statement and decide which of the given assumptions is implicit in the given statement.Statement:Read the instructions before you start playing the game.Assumptions:I. The game is being organized.II. No blind person is playing the game.III. Players are literate.

A. None are implicit.
B. Only I and III are implicit.
C. Only I is implicit.
D. All are implicit.
Answer» C. Only I is implicit.
27.

Consider the following statement and decide which of the assumptions is implicit from the statement.Statement:Eating Pizza often affects a person's health.Assumptions:I. Mostly, pizza contains lot of saturated fat and salts that lead to various health issues.II. To a large extent, overeating of pizzas leads to a sharp rise in blood cholesterol levels.

A. Both I and II are implicit
B. Only II is implicit
C. Only I is implicit.
D. Neither I nor II is implicit
Answer» B. Only II is implicit
28.

In the following question a statement is followed by two assumptions (i) and (ii). An assumption is something supposed or taken for granted. Consider the statement and the following assumptions and decode which of the following assumptions is implicit in the statement ? Statement : "You are appointed as an editor with a probation period of one year and your performance will be reviewed at the end of the period of 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. Neither assumption (i) nor (ii) is implicit
D. Both the assumptions are implicit
Answer» E.
29.

Argument:Warning: Consumption of alcohol is injurious to health.Assumptions:1. This warning is not required.2. Non-alcoholic people are healthy.

A. Neither 1 nor 2 is implicit
B. Only assumption 1 is implicit
C. Only assumption 2 is implicit
D. Both 1 and 2 are implicit
Answer» B. Only assumption 1 is implicit
30.

In this question, a statement is followed by two assumptions :Statement: Nothing is beyond the reach of a hard working person.Assumptions:1. A hard working person can achieve everything.2. Those who do not work hard cannot achieve anything.Then which of the answer is correct ?

A. Only 1 is implied in the statement.
B. Only 2 is implied in the statement.
C. Both 1 and 2 are implied in the statement.
D. Neither 1 nor 2 is implied in the statement.
Answer» B. Only 2 is implied in the statement.
31.

Consider the given statement(s) and decide which of the given assumption(s) is/are implicit in the statement. Statement:Crying children seek more attention from parents.Assumptions:I. They are unable to communicate properly.II. The parents are engrossed in their work and leave the children to play by themselves.

A. Neither I nor II is implicit.
B. Only I is implicit
C. Both I and II are implicit
D. Only II Is implicit
Answer» D. Only II Is implicit
32.

Consider the given statements and decide which of the given assumption is implicit in the statement.Statement:The school management has announced strict action against students who do not report to class on time.Assumptions:I. They want to maintain the reputation of the school.II. They want to develop discipline in students.

A. Only I is implicit.
B. Both I and II are implicit.
C. Neither I nor II is implicit.
D. Only II is implicit.
Answer» C. Neither I nor II is implicit.
33.

Consider the argument and decide which of the given assumption is/are implicit.Argument:The highway authority had announced that it will be undertaking a major road repair work for three days beginning Friday between Bangalore and Tumkur.Assumption:1. People need to plan accordingly for their trip between Bangalore and Tumkur.2. The authority is troubling citizens with unnecessary repair work.

A. Neither 1 nor 2 is implicit
B. Only assumption 2 is implicit
C. Both 1 and 2 are implicit
D. Only assumption 1 is implicit
Answer» E.
34.

Consider the given statement and decide which of the given assumptions is/are implicit in the statement,Statement: The Railway Minister expressed deep remorse and resigned from his post after the Kolkata-bound express train collided with an oncoming goods train causing death of more than 250 passengers.Assumption I: The Railway Minister showed his conscientious side by taking responsibility for the accident under his leadership.Assumption II: The minister was not happy with the portfolio he is eyeing the home ministry in the next cabinet reshuffle.

A. Only assumption I is implicit.
B. Only assumption II is implicit.
C. Both the assumptions are implicit
D. Neither assumption is implicit.
Answer» B. Only assumption II is implicit.
35.

In the following question a statement is given with which the assumptions numbered I and II are given. You have to consider both the assumptions together to consider this statement to be completely true and decide which of these assumptions is implicit in the given statement.Statement: Recently there was a robbery at an ATM in Mumbai.Assumptions:I. Some ATMs in Mumbai have defaulted in security.II. ATM access is not safe.

A. Only assumption II is implicit.
B. None of assumption I and assumption II are implicit.
C. Only assumption I is implicit.
D. Both assumptions I and assumptions II are implicit.
Answer» D. Both assumptions I and assumptions II are implicit.
36.

Consider the given statement and decide which of the given assumptions is implicit in the statement.Statement:This container contains gas.Assumptions:(I) Container contains oxygen.(II) Container contains helium.

A. Only II is implicit.
B. Only I is implicit.
C. Both I and II are implicit.
D. Neither I nor II are implicit.
Answer» E.
37.

Consider the statement to be true and decide which of the following assumption is/are implicit.Statement:This year, in the budget session, there was no fund allotment for travel insurance.Assumptions:1. Travel insurance requires funds.2. There are many other areas that need more financial attention.

A. Only assumption 2 is implicit
B. Either assumption 1 or 2 is implicit
C. Only assumption 1 is implicit
D. Both assumption 1 and 2 are implicit
Answer» E.
38.

Consider the following statement and decide which of the assumptions implied form the given statement are.Statement:The School management has introduced compulsory yoga and relaxation for all its class XI and XII students.Assumptions;I. The management considers that Yoga would give its children a foundation in ancient health science.II. The management wants children to feel relaxed and perform better in studies.

A. Only assumption I is implicit
B. Both assumptions I and II are implicit
C. Neither assumption I nor II is implicit
D. Only assumption II is implicit
Answer» E.
39.

Consider the given statement to be true and decide which of the assumptions is/are implicit.Statement:A traffic board reads ‘Speed thrills, but kills’.Assumptions: 1. Drive fast and experience the thrill.2. Fast driving will attract a heavy fine.

A. Only assumption 2 is implicit.
B. Both assumptions 1 and 2 are implicit.
C. Neither assumption 1 nor 2 is implicit.
D. Only assumption 1 is implicit.
Answer» D. Only assumption 1 is implicit.
40.

Consider the given statement and decide which of the following assumptions is are implicit in the statement.Statement:“Mobile phones are addictive”, Y said to Z.Assumptions:I. Mobile phones have many attractive features and games.II. People spend more time with their mobile phones.

A. Only II is implicit.
B. Neither I nor II is implicit.
C. Both I and II are implicit.
D. Only I is implicit.
Answer» B. Neither I nor II is implicit.
41.

Consider the given statement(s) and decide which of the given assumption(s) is/are implicit in the statement.Statement:The headmistress abounded, “From now on every Wednesday there will be a story telling session after Assembly”.Assumptions:I. Teacher wants children to read stories.II. Teacher wants children to write their own stories.

A. Only I is implicit
B. Only II is implicit
C. Neither I nor II is implicit
D. Both I and II are implicit
Answer» B. Only II is implicit
42.

Given below is statement followed by two assumptions numbered I and II. You have to consider the statement and the following assumptions and decide which of the assumptions is implicit in the statement.Statement: Amit can make students understand the complex mathematical problems in a easy way.Assumptions:I. Amit likes Mathematics.II Amit can teach physics well.

A. Both I and II are implicit.
B. Only assumption II is implicit
C. Neither I nor II is implicit
D. Only assumption I is implicit
Answer» E.
43.

In the question given below, two assumptions I and II are given after one statement, assuming each statement to be true, consider both the assumptions together and decide which of these statements are implicit.Statements: A cinema hall has kept some video games to keep its audience busy during the weekend. Assumptions:I. People like to play video games.II. People will like the movie playing in the theater.

A. Both assumptions I and II are not implicit.
B. Only assumption I is implicit.
C. Both assumptions I and II are implicit.
D. Only assumption II is implicit.
Answer» C. Both assumptions I and II are implicit.
44.

Consider the given statement(s) and decide which of the given assumptions is/are implicit in the statement.Statement: Money is the root cause of all the crimes.Assumptions: I. Every crime has a cause.II. There are crimes in every situation.

A. Both I and II are implicit
B. Only assumption I is implicit
C. Only assumption II is implicit
D. Neither I nor II is implicit
Answer» C. Only assumption II is implicit
45.

Consider the statement and the following assumptions and decide which of the assumptions is/are implicit in the statement.Statement:As part of the city's beautification campaign, the local municipal body plans to clean up the old lake in the city centre.Assumptions:1. If the lakes are well maintained, then add to the beauty of the city and check the water level of that area.2. The lake is full of dirt.

A. Only 1 is implicit.
B. Only 2 is implicit.
C. Neither 1 nor 2 is implicit.
D. Both 1 and 2 are implicit.
Answer» E.
46.

Consider the given statement and decide which of the following assumptions is/are implicit in the statementStatement:“Every city must house an ecological park”, says the Mayor to his secretary.Assumptions:I. Ecological parks improve green cover.II. Ecological parks help reduce air pollution.

A. Neither I nor II is implicit
B. Only II is implicit
C. Both I and II are implicit
D. Only I is implicit
Answer» D. Only I is implicit
47.

Consider the given statement and decide which of the given assumptions is/are implicit in the statement.Statement:All existing inequalities can be reduced, if not utterly eradicated, by action of governments or by revolutionary change of government.Assumptions:1. Inequality is a man-made phenomenon.2. No person would voluntarily part with what he possesses.

A. Neither assumption (I) nor (II) is implicit
B. Only assumption (I) is implicit
C. Only assumption (II) is implicit
D. Both assumptions (I) and (II) are implicit
Answer» C. Only assumption (II) is implicit
48.

In the following question a statement is followed by two assumptions (i) and (ii). An assumption is something supposed or taken for granted. Consider the statement and the following assumptions and decide which of the following assumptions is implicit in the statement ?Statement : If it does not rain throughout this season, most farmers would be in trouble this year.Assumptions :i. Most farmers are generally dependent on rains.ii. Timely rainfall is essential for farming.

A. Only assumption (i) is implicit
B. Only assumption (ii) is implicit
C. Neither assumption (i) nor (ii) is implicit
D. Both the assumptions are implicit
Answer» E.
49.

Consider the given argument and decide which of the given assumptions is (are) implicit.Argument:All girls love reading novels.Assumptions:1. Novels are the only reading materials.2. No girl loves to read other materials.

A. Both assumptions 1 and 2 are implicit.
B. Only assumption 1 is implicit.
C. Neither assumption 1 nor 2 is implicit.
D. Only assumption 2 is implicit.
Answer» D. Only assumption 2 is implicit.
50.

In the question given below is a statement followed by two assumptions numbered I and II.Decide which of the assumptions is/are implicit in the statement.Statement: “Nagpur has extreme climate” tells Ram’s cousin Shyam while sipping tea.Assumptions:I. Winters are cold and summers are hot in Nagpur.II. Ram and Shyam are cousins

A. Neither I nor II is implicit
B. Only assumption I is implicit
C. Both I and II are implicit
D. Only assumption II is implicit
Answer» C. Both I and II are implicit