Statement and Assumption

In each question below, a statement is provided followed by two assumptions labeled I and II. Your task is to evaluate the statement and the given assumptions, then determine which assumption(s) are implicit based on the statement.

Choose your answer as follows:

  • (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 assumptions I and II are implicit
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Question 1

Statement:
"Please submit your application for the scholarship before the 10th of this month, as applications received after this date will not be considered."
Assumptions:
I. People may submit their applications after the deadline if not informed.
II. Scholarship applications are always submitted on time.

  • Only assumption I is implicit.

  • Only assumption II is implicit.

  • Either I or II is implicit.

  • Neither I nor II is implicit.

  • Both I and II are implicit.

Question 2

Statement:
"All students must submit their assignments by the end of the week to avoid penalties".
Assumptions:
I. Students may not submit assignments on time unless a deadline is given.
II. Penalties are effective in encouraging timely submission of assignments.

  • Only assumption I is implicit

  • Only assumption II is implicit

  • Either I or II is implicit

  • Neither I nor II is implicit

  • Both I and II are implicit

Question 3

Statement:
The City Council has announced plans to construct 500 new public housing units within the next two years.
Assumptions:
I. There is enough land available in the city to construct 500 new public housing units.
II. The intded beneficiaries may not occupy the housing units once they are built due to concerns about quality or location.

  • Only assumption I is implicit.

  • Only assumption II is implicit.

  • Either I or II is implicit.

  • Neither I nor II is implicit.

  • Both I and II are implicit.

Question 4

Statement:
A notice at a public park - "Do not pluck flowers. Fine for violation: Rs. 200."
Assumptions:
I. Some people may pluck flowers in the park despite the rule.
II. People are expected to follow rules when there is a penalty imposed.


  • Only assumption I is implicit

  • Only assumption II is implicit

  • Either I or II is implicit

  • Neither I nor II is implicit

  • Both I and II are implicit

Question 5

Statement:
Several flights were delayed or canceled at the city's airport due to a technical glitch in the air traffic control system, which has malfunctioned multiple times this year.
Assumptions:
I. The air traffic control system at the airport had similar issues earlier.
II. The repeated glitches indicate that the airport management is inefficient.

  • Only assumption I is implicit

  • Only assumption II is implicit

  • Either I or II is implicit

  • Neither I nor II is implicit

  • Both I and II are implicit

Question 6

Statement:
The government has introduced a new rule that all two-wheelers must have anti-lock braking systems (ABS) installed by next year to improve road safety.
Assumptions:
I. ABS can help in reducing road accidents involving two-wheelers.
II. People may not voluntarily install ABS unless mandated by the government.

  • Only assumption I is implicit

  • Only assumption II is implicit

  • Either I or II is implicit

  • Neither I nor II is implicit

  • Both I and II are implicit

Question 7

Statement:
"The train will depart at 6:00 A.M. Passengers are requested to arrive at the platform at least 15 minutes before departure."
Assumptions:
I. If passengers do not arrive on time, the train's departure may be delayed.
II. The train will leave exactly at the scheduled time.

  • Only assumption I is implicit

  • Only assumption II is implicit

  • Either I or II is implicit

  • Neither I nor II is implicit

  • Both I and II are implicit

Question 8

Statement:
The agreement between the two companies was finalized despite lingering disagreements on profit-sharing.
Assumptions:
I. The agreement may not last long due to unresolved issues.
II. Profit-sharing is a critical factor in partnerships between companies.

    • Only assumption I is implicit

    • Only assumption II is implicit

    • Either I or II is implicit

    • Neither I nor II is implicit

    • Both I and II are implicit

    Question 9

    Statement:
    The school has decided to introduce a new dress code for all students starting next academic year.
    Assumptions:
    I. The current dress code is uncomfortable for students.
    II. The new dress code will improve students' academic performance.

    • Only assumption I is implicit

    • Only assumption II is implicit

    • Either I or II is implicit

    • Neither I nor II is implicit

    • Both I and II are implicit

    Question 10

    Statement:
    The company has decided to open a new office in City Y to expand its operations.
    Assumptions:
    I. The company’s current offices are not sufficient to handle its operations.
    II. City Y has adequate resources and infrastructure to support the company’s new office.

      • Only assumption I is implicit

      • Only assumption II is implicit

      • Either I or II is implicit

      • Neither I nor II is implicit

      • Both I and II are implicit

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