Logical Reasoning :: Statement and Assumption
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Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by three conclusions. Give answer :
Statement : These apples are too cheap to be good.
Assumptions :
I. When the apple crop is abundant, the prices go down.
II. The lower the selling price, the inferior is the quality of the commodity.
III. Very cheap apples are also good. -
Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by three conclusions. Give answer :
Statement : "All are cordially invited to attend the entertainment programme. It is free." - An announcement in a newspaper.
Assumptions :
I. People generally do not go to entertainment programmes which are free.
II. Some people, though interested in entertainment programmes, cannot afford purchasing the tickets.
III. Generally, a free entertainment programme is of a good quality. -
Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by three conclusions. Give answer :
Statement : Ravi decided to leave office at 4.00 p.m. to catch a flight to Bangalore departing at 6.00 p.m.
Assumptions :
I. The flight to Bangalore may be delayed.
II. He may be able to reach airport well before 6.00 p.m.
III. He may get adequate time to search for a vehicle to go to the airport. -
Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by three conclusions. Give answer :
Statement : "Put a notice on the board that all the employees should come on time to office." - An officer tells his assistant.
Assumptions :
I. All the employees come late.
II. Employees read such notice on the board.
III. Employees will follow the instructions. -
Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by three conclusions. Give answer :
Statement : The professor announced in the class that the next periodical examination will be held on 15th of the next month.
Assumptions :
I. All the students may appear in the examination.
II. The college will remain open on 15th of the next month.
III. The students can study till 15th of the next month to pass the examination. -
Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by three conclusions. Give answer :
Statement : The situation of this area still continues to be tense and out of control. People are requested to be in their homes only.
Assumptions :
I. There had been some serious incidents.
II. People will not go to the office.
III. Normalcy will be restored shortly. -
Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by three conclusions. Give answer :
Statement : "Television X - the neighbour's envy, the owner's pride" - A T.V. advertisement.
Assumptions :
I. Catchy slogans appeal to people.
II. People are envious of their neighbours superior possessions.
III. People want to be envied by their neighbours. -
Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by three conclusions. Give answer :
Statement : Keeping in view the financial constraints, the management institution has decided to charge at the time of providing employment in various organisations, a placement fee of Rs. 25000 from the organisations in which the student will be provided the employment.
Assumptions :
I. It will help in increasing the demand of the students belonging to the management institution.
II. The amount collected in this way will be purposeful.
III. It may be possible that the organisation providing employment may select less number of students in future. -
Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by three conclusions. Give answer :
Statement : "Z-T.V, the only T.V. which gives the viewers a chance to watch two programmes simultaneously." - An advertisement.
Assumptions :
I. Sale of Z-T.V will increase because of the advertisement.
II. Some people may be influenced by the advertisement and buy Z-T.V.
III. The sale of Z-T.V. may be on the downward trend. -
Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by three conclusions. Give answer :
Statement : "As our business is expanding, we need to appoint more staff." Owner of a company informs his staff.
Assumptions :
I. The present staff is not competent.
II. More staff will further expand the business.
III. Suitable persons to be taken as staff will be available.