Logical Reasoning :: Statement and Assumption
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.
Give answer
- (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.
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Statement: The government has set up a fact finding mission to look into the possible reasons for the recent violence in the area.
Assumptions:
- The mission may be able to come up with credible information about the incidents.
- The people in the area may cooperate with the mission and come forward to give detailed information related to the incidents.
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Statement: I cannot contact you on phone from Karshik.
Assumptions:
- Telephone facility is not available at Karshik.
- Nowadays it is difficult to contact on phone.
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Statement: I have written several letters to the branch manager regarding my account in the bank but did not receive any reply so far.
Assumptions:
- Branch manager is expected to read letters received from the customer.
- Branch manager is expected to reply to the letters received from the customers.
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Statement: "Use our product to improve memory of our child. It is based on natural herbs and has no harmful side effects." - An advertisement of a pharmaceutical company.
Assumptions:
- People generally opt for a medical product which is useful and has no harmful side effects.
- Improving memory of child is considered as important by many parents.
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Statement: "If I am not well you will have to go for the meeting." - A manager tells his subordinate.
Assumptions:
- It is not necessary that only manager level personnel attend the meeting.
- If the manager is well, he would himself like to go for the meeting.
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Statement: The Principal instructed all the teachers to be careful in class because some students may disturb other students.
Assumptions:
- The teachers will handle the situation properly and they will point out the naughty students.
- The students will welcome the decision of the Principal.
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Statement: The present examination system needs overhauling thoroughly.
Assumptions:
- The present examination system is obsolete.
- Overhauling results in improvement.
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Statement: Read this book to get detailed and most comprehensive information on this issue.
Assumptions:
- The person who wants this information can read.
- There are other books available on this issue.
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Statement: Traffic jams on most of the roads in the city have become a regular feature during monsoon.
Assumptions:
- Material used for road construction cannot withstand the fury of monsoon resulting into innumerable pot holes on the roads.
- Number of vehicles coming on the roads is much more in monsoon as compared to other seasons.
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Statement: 'Guests should be provided lunch.' - A tells B.
Assumptions:
- Unless told, lunch may not be provided.
- Guests will stay during lunch time.
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