Statement Assumptions Questions and Answers with Explanation-5

In each of the following questions a statement is followed by two assumptions numbered 1 and 2. An assumption is something that is supposed or taken for granted. You have to consider the statement and the following assumptions and decide which of the assumptions is implicit in the statement.

Give answer (a) If only assumption 1 is implicit.

Give answer (b) If only assumption 2 is implicit.

Give answer (c) If either assumption 1 or 2 is implicit.

Give answer (d) If neither assumption 1 nor 2 is implicit.

Give answer (e) If both assumptions 1 and 2 are implicit.

13) Statement: If you want to get a good job you must have at least the basic knowledge of computers.

Assumptions: 1) Computer knowledge has been made an essential criterion by most of the companies nowadays.

2) All good jobs involve use of computers.

Answer: a.

Explanation: Assumption 1 is implicit. It is this that makes the speaker say ‘you must have at least the basic knowledge of computers. 2 is not implicit because of the word ‘All’.

14) Statement: ‘Use ‘Fair and Lovely” fairness cream for fair complexion.” – an advertisement.

Assumptions: 1) people respond to the advertisements.

2) People like to use cream for fair complexion.

Answer: e.

Explanation: Advertisement has been used assuming that product is used by people for various uses. Secondly, advertisements are used for publicity because people respond positively to the advertisements. Hence, assumption 1 and 2 are implicit.

15) Statement: “This bridge was built at the cost of Rs. 128 crores and even civil bus service is not utilizing it, what a pity to see it grossly underutilized.” – A citizen’s view on a new flyover linking east and west sides of suburb.

Assumptions: 1) The building of such bridges does not serve any public objective.

2) There has to be some accountability and utility of money spent on public projects.

Answer: b.

Explanation: The citizen’s statement clearly expresses the grave concern over a newly-built flyover not being utilized by public. This implies that such projects need to be taken up only after working out their utility and that the huge expenditure incurred on building such structures is worthwhile only if they prove useful for the public. Thus, only 2 is implicit.

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