Logical Reasoning :: Statement and Assumption
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Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer :
Statement : "You must learn to refer to 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. -
Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer :
Statement : It is through participative management policy alone that indiscipline in our industries can be contained and a quality of life ensured to the worker.
Assumptions :
I. Quality of life in our industries is better.
II. Indiscipline results in poor quality of life. -
Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer :
Statement : A line in an advertisement in a newspaper - "You really get your money's worth when you buy from our shop."
Assumptions :
I. Other shops price goods above their worth.
II. People want full value for their money. -
Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer :
Statement : Sachin wrote to his brother at Bangalore to collect personally the application form from the University for the Post-graduation Course in Mathematics.
Assumptions :
I. The University may issue application forms to a person other than the prospective student.
II. Sachin's brother may receive the letter well before the last date of collecting application forms. -
Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer :
Statement : "Apply nets on windows to prevent the entrance of mosquitoes in the house."
Assumptions :
I. The entering of mosquitoes from entrances other than windows is desirable.
II. Nets are not available to apply on doors. -
Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer :
Statement : Among all the articles, the prices of personal computers show the highest decline from June 2005 to December 2005.
Assumptions :
I. Comparative prices of all the articles in June and December 2005 were available.
II. Prices of personal computers were higher in the first six months than the last six months of 2005. -
Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer :
Statement : Most people who stop smoking gain weight.
Assumptions :
I. If one stops smoking, one will gain weight.
II. If one does not stop smoking, one will not gain weight. -
Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer :
Statement : Please consult us before making any decision on investment.
Assumptions :
I. You may take a wrong decision if you don't consult us.
II. It is important to take a right decision. -
Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer :
Statement : The Parent Teacher Association (PTA) of a school has informed the Principal that they will not send their children to the school unless the school - authority reduces the fees with immediate effect.
Assumptions :
I. Majority of the parents may agree with the PTA and may not send their wards to the school
II. The school authority may accede to the demand of the PTA and reduce the fees. -
Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer :
Statement : "Those who are appearing for this examination for the first time should be helped in filling up the form." - An instruction to invigilating staff.
Assumptions :
I. The form is somewhat complicated.
II. Candidates can appear more than once for this examination.