Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer :
Statement : "You are hereby appointed as a programmer with a probation period of one year and your performance will be reviewed at the end of the period for confirmation." - A line in an appointment letter.
Assumptions :
I. The performance of an individual generally is not known at the time of appointment offer.
II. Generally an individual tries to prove his worth in the probation period.
Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer :
Statement : "You are hereby appointed as a programmer with a probation period of one year and your performance will be reviewed at the end of the period for confirmation." - A line in an appointment letter.
Assumptions :
I. The performance of an individual generally is not known at the time of appointment offer.
II. Generally an individual tries to prove his worth in the probation period.
Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer :
Statement : The concession in rail fares for the journey to hill stations has been cancelled because it is not needed for people who can spend their holidays there.
Assumptions :
I. Railways should give concession only to needy persons.
II. Railways should not encourage people to spend their holidays at hill stations.
Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer :
Statement : The concession in rail fares for the journey to hill stations has been cancelled because it is not needed for people who can spend their holidays there.
Assumptions :
I. Railways should give concession only to needy persons.
II. Railways should not encourage people to spend their holidays at hill stations.
Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer :
Statement : The campaign of 'Keep your city clean' started by the Civil Council did not evoke any response from the citizens.
Assumptions :
I. People do not desire to keep their city clean.
II. The Civil Council has failed in its campaign.
Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer :
Statement : The campaign of 'Keep your city clean' started by the Civil Council did not evoke any response from the citizens.
Assumptions :
I. People do not desire to keep their city clean.
II. The Civil Council has failed in its campaign.
Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer :
Statement : Detergents should be used to clean clothes.
Assumptions :
I. Detergents form more lather.
II. Detergents help to dislodge grease and dirt.
Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer :
Statement : Detergents should be used to clean clothes.
Assumptions :
I. Detergents form more lather.
II. Detergents help to dislodge grease and dirt.
Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer :
Statement : Read this book to get detailed and most comprehensive information on this issue.
Assumptions :
I. The person who wants this information can read.
II. There are other books available on this issue.
Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer :
Statement : Read this book to get detailed and most comprehensive information on this issue.
Assumptions :
I. The person who wants this information can read.
II. There are other books available on this issue.
Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer :
Statement : Unemployment allowance should be given to all unemployed Indian youth above 18 years of age.
Assumptions :
I. There are unemployed youth in India who needs monetary support.
II. The government has sufficient funds to provide allowance to all unemployed youth.
Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer :
Statement : Unemployment allowance should be given to all unemployed Indian youth above 18 years of age.
Assumptions :
I. There are unemployed youth in India who needs monetary support.
II. The government has sufficient funds to provide allowance to all unemployed youth.
Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer :
Statement : The first step in treating addicts is to re-establish their lost ties, for which a continuous personal attention should be paid to the addicts under treatment.
Assumptions :
I. Addicts under treatment respond better when shown personal interest.
II. Addiction and strained relationships are intimately connected.
Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer :
Statement : The first step in treating addicts is to re-establish their lost ties, for which a continuous personal attention should be paid to the addicts under treatment.
Assumptions :
I. Addicts under treatment respond better when shown personal interest.
II. Addiction and strained relationships are intimately connected.
Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer :
Statement : "Computer education should start at schools itself."
Assumptions :
I. Learning computers is easy.
II. Computer education fetches jobs easily.
Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer :
Statement : "Computer education should start at schools itself."
Assumptions :
I. Learning computers is easy.
II. Computer education fetches jobs easily.
Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer :
Statement : Without reforming the entire administrative system, we cannot eradicate corruption and prejudice from the society.
Assumptions :
I. The existence of corruption and prejudice is good.
II. There is enough flexibility to change the administrative system.
Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer :
Statement : Without reforming the entire administrative system, we cannot eradicate corruption and prejudice from the society.
Assumptions :
I. The existence of corruption and prejudice is good.
II. There is enough flexibility to change the administrative system.
Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer :
Statement : "To keep myself up-to-date, I always listen to 9.00 p.m. news on radio."- A candidate tells the interview board.
Assumptions :
I. The candidate does not read newspaper.
II. Recent news is broadcast only on radio.
Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer :
Statement : "To keep myself up-to-date, I always listen to 9.00 p.m. news on radio."- A candidate tells the interview board.
Assumptions :
I. The candidate does not read newspaper.
II. Recent news is broadcast only on radio.
Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer :
Statement : The civic authority has advised the residents in the area to use mosquito repellents or sleep inside nets as large number of people are suffering from malaria.
Assumptions :
I. Local residents have enough money to arrange for the repellents or nets.
II. People may ignore and continue to get mosquito bites as they have other pressing needs.
Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer :
Statement : The civic authority has advised the residents in the area to use mosquito repellents or sleep inside nets as large number of people are suffering from malaria.
Assumptions :
I. Local residents have enough money to arrange for the repellents or nets.
II. People may ignore and continue to get mosquito bites as they have other pressing needs.
Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer :
Statement : Why don't you go to the court if the employer does not pay you the Provident Fund contribution?
Assumptions :
I. Courts can intervene in matters of dispute between employer and employees.
II. It is obligatory for the employer to pay the Provident Fund contribution to the employees.
Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer :
Statement : Why don't you go to the court if the employer does not pay you the Provident Fund contribution?
Assumptions :
I. Courts can intervene in matters of dispute between employer and employees.
II. It is obligatory for the employer to pay the Provident Fund contribution to the employees.
Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer :
Statement : The patient's condition would improve after operation.
Assumptions :
I. The patient can be operated upon in this condition.
II. The patient cannot be operated upon in this condition.
Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer :
Statement : The patient's condition would improve after operation.
Assumptions :
I. The patient can be operated upon in this condition.
II. The patient cannot be operated upon in this condition.
Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer :
Statement : A's advice to B - "Go to Jammu via Amritsar - the shortest route".
Assumptions :
I. B wishes to go to Jammu.
II. A gives advice to everybody.
Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer :
Statement : A's advice to B - "Go to Jammu via Amritsar - the shortest route".
Assumptions :
I. B wishes to go to Jammu.
II. A gives advice to everybody.
Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer :
Statement : I cannot contact you on phone from Karshik.
Assumptions :
I. Telephone facility is not available at Karshik.
II. Nowadays it is difficult to contact on phone.
Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer :
Statement : I cannot contact you on phone from Karshik.
Assumptions :
I. Telephone facility is not available at Karshik.
II. Nowadays it is difficult to contact on phone.
Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer :
Statement : Kartik left for Delhi on Tuesday by train to attend a function to be held on Friday at his uncle's house in Delhi.
Assumptions :
I. Kartik may reach Delhi on Wednesday.
II. Kartik may reach Delhi before Friday.
Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer :
Statement : Kartik left for Delhi on Tuesday by train to attend a function to be held on Friday at his uncle's house in Delhi.
Assumptions :
I. Kartik may reach Delhi on Wednesday.
II. Kartik may reach Delhi before Friday.
Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer :
Statement : Imprisonment for 27 years made Nelson Mandela, the President.
Assumptions :
I. Only who will be imprisoned for 27 years will become the President.
II. To become the President, imprisonment is a qualification.
Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer :
Statement : Imprisonment for 27 years made Nelson Mandela, the President.
Assumptions :
I. Only who will be imprisoned for 27 years will become the President.
II. To become the President, imprisonment is a qualification.
Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer :
Statement : The government has decided to pay compensation to the tune of Rs. 1 lakh to the family members of those who are killed in railway accidents.
Assumptions :
I. The government has enough funds to meet the expenses due to compensation.
II. There may be reduction in incidents of railway accidents in near future.
Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer :
Statement : The government has decided to pay compensation to the tune of Rs. 1 lakh to the family members of those who are killed in railway accidents.
Assumptions :
I. The government has enough funds to meet the expenses due to compensation.
II. There may be reduction in incidents of railway accidents in near future.
Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer :
Statement : Like a mad man, I decided to follow him.
Assumptions :
I. I am not a mad man.
II. I am a mad man.
Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer :
Statement : Like a mad man, I decided to follow him.
Assumptions :
I. I am not a mad man.
II. I am a mad man.
Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer :
Statement : If he is intelligent, he will pass the examination.
Assumptions :
I. To pass, he must be intelligent.
II. He will pass the examination.
Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer :
Statement : If he is intelligent, he will pass the examination.
Assumptions :
I. To pass, he must be intelligent.
II. He will pass the examination.
Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer :
Statement : The regulatory authority has set up a review committee to find out the reasons for unstable stock prices.
Assumptions :
I. The investors may regain confidence in stock market by this decision.
II. The review committee has the expertise to find out the causes for volatility in the stock market.
Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer :
Statement : The regulatory authority has set up a review committee to find out the reasons for unstable stock prices.
Assumptions :
I. The investors may regain confidence in stock market by this decision.
II. The review committee has the expertise to find out the causes for volatility in the stock market.
Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer :
Statement : The government has decided to disinvest large chunk of its equity in select public sector undertakings for a better fiscal management.
Assumptions :
I. The amount generated out of the disinvestment process may reduce substantially the mounting fiscal deficits.
II. There will be enough demand in the market for the shares of these undertakings.
Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer :
Statement : The government has decided to disinvest large chunk of its equity in select public sector undertakings for a better fiscal management.
Assumptions :
I. The amount generated out of the disinvestment process may reduce substantially the mounting fiscal deficits.
II. There will be enough demand in the market for the shares of these undertakings.
Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer :
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 :
I. People generally opt for a medical product which is useful and has no harmful side effects.
II. Improving memory of child is considered as important by many parents.
Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer :
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 :
I. People generally opt for a medical product which is useful and has no harmful side effects.
II. Improving memory of child is considered as important by many parents.
Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer :
Statement : Vitamin E tablets improve circulation, keep your complexion in a glowing condition.
Assumptions :
I. People like a glowing complexion.
II. Complexion becomes dull in the absence of circulation.
Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer :
Statement : Vitamin E tablets improve circulation, keep your complexion in a glowing condition.
Assumptions :
I. People like a glowing complexion.
II. Complexion becomes dull in the absence of circulation.
Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer :
Statement : The education of a student at collegiate level, not taking into account maintenance expenses, costs four hundred rupees a year. Collegiate education is thus drawing heavily upon the national resources of an impoverished community. So college education should be restricted to a brilliant few.
Assumptions :
I. Our resources are very limited.
II. Only a few students should be admitted to the colleges.
Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer :
Statement : The education of a student at collegiate level, not taking into account maintenance expenses, costs four hundred rupees a year. Collegiate education is thus drawing heavily upon the national resources of an impoverished community. So college education should be restricted to a brilliant few.
Assumptions :
I. Our resources are very limited.
II. Only a few students should be admitted to the colleges.
Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer :
Statement : Lack of stimulation in the first four or five years of life can have adverse consequences.
Assumptions :
I. A great part of the development of observed intelligence occurs in the earliest years of life
II. 50 percent of the measurable intelligence at age of 17 is already predictable by the age of four.
Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer :
Statement : Lack of stimulation in the first four or five years of life can have adverse consequences.
Assumptions :
I. A great part of the development of observed intelligence occurs in the earliest years of life
II. 50 percent of the measurable intelligence at age of 17 is already predictable by the age of four.
Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer :
Statement : The management of XYZ Pvt. Ltd. asked the workers' union to call off strike immediately otherwise the management would be forced to close down the factory.
Assumptions :
I. No alternative other than closing down the factory is left for the management of XYZ Pvt. Ltd
II. Such threat may have some effect on the workers' union.
Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer :
Statement : The management of XYZ Pvt. Ltd. asked the workers' union to call off strike immediately otherwise the management would be forced to close down the factory.
Assumptions :
I. No alternative other than closing down the factory is left for the management of XYZ Pvt. Ltd
II. Such threat may have some effect on the workers' union.
Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer :
Statement : It will be a substantial achievement in the field of education if one provides one school for every village in our country and enforce attendance.
Assumptions :
I. Children in villages do not attend school regularly.
II. Providing school to every village is desirable.
Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer :
Statement : It will be a substantial achievement in the field of education if one provides one school for every village in our country and enforce attendance.
Assumptions :
I. Children in villages do not attend school regularly.
II. Providing school to every village is desirable.
Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer :
Statement : Never before such a lucid book was available on the topic.
Assumptions :
I. Some other books were available on this topic.
II. You can write lucid books on very few topics.
Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer :
Statement : Never before such a lucid book was available on the topic.
Assumptions :
I. Some other books were available on this topic.
II. You can write lucid books on very few topics.
Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer :
Statement : A sentence in the letter to the candidates called for written examination - 'You have to bear your expenses on travel etc'.
Assumptions :
I. If not clarified all the candidates may claim reimbursement of expenses.
II. Many organizations reimburse expenses on travel to candidates called for written examination.
Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer :
Statement : A sentence in the letter to the candidates called for written examination - 'You have to bear your expenses on travel etc'.
Assumptions :
I. If not clarified all the candidates may claim reimbursement of expenses.
II. Many organizations reimburse expenses on travel to candidates called for written examination.
Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer :
Statement : Cases of food poisoning due to consumption of liquor are increasing in rural areas.
Assumptions :
I. Percentage of people consuming liquor is more in rural areas.
II. There are many unauthorized spurious liquor shops in the rural areas.
Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer :
Statement : Cases of food poisoning due to consumption of liquor are increasing in rural areas.
Assumptions :
I. Percentage of people consuming liquor is more in rural areas.
II. There are many unauthorized spurious liquor shops in the rural areas.
Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer :
Statement : In case of any difficulty about this case, you may contact our company's lawyer.
Assumptions :
I. Each company has a lawyer of its own.
II. The company's lawyer is thoroughly briefed about this case.
Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer :
Statement : In case of any difficulty about this case, you may contact our company's lawyer.
Assumptions :
I. Each company has a lawyer of its own.
II. The company's lawyer is thoroughly briefed about this case.
Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer :
Statement :Traffic jams on most of the roads in the city have become a regular feature during monsoon.
Assumptions :
I. Material used for road construction cannot withstand the fury of monsoon resulting into innumerable pot holes on the roads.
II. Number of vehicles coming on the roads is much more in monsoon as compared to other seasons.
Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer :
Statement :Traffic jams on most of the roads in the city have become a regular feature during monsoon.
Assumptions :
I. Material used for road construction cannot withstand the fury of monsoon resulting into innumerable pot holes on the roads.
II. Number of vehicles coming on the roads is much more in monsoon as compared to other seasons.
Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer :
Statement : 'Guests should be provided lunch.' - A tells B.
Assumptions :
I. Unless told, lunch may not be provided.
II. Guests will stay during lunch time.
Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer :
Statement : 'Guests should be provided lunch.' - A tells B.
Assumptions :
I. Unless told, lunch may not be provided.
II. Guests will stay during lunch time.
Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer :
Statement : "You should not grant him leave in this week due to exigency of work." - A supervisor advises the administrative officer.
Assumptions :
I. Request for leave can be turned down also.
II. The supervisor has reviewed the work required to be done during the said period.
Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer :
Statement : "You should not grant him leave in this week due to exigency of work." - A supervisor advises the administrative officer.
Assumptions :
I. Request for leave can be turned down also.
II. The supervisor has reviewed the work required to be done during the said period.
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 : 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 : "This drink can be had either as it is, or after adding ice to it." - An advertisement.
Assumptions :
I. People differ in their preferences.
II. Some people will get attracted to the drink as it can be had as it is.
Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer :
Statement : "This drink can be had either as it is, or after adding ice to it." - An advertisement.
Assumptions :
I. People differ in their preferences.
II. Some people will get attracted to the drink as it can be had as it is.
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 : 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 : "Avon Cycles - Fast, easy to ride, impressive, reliable, crafted and up-to-date automation." - An advertisement.
Assumptions :
I. There is no other cycle with any of these features.
II. People do not bother about the cost.
Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer :
Statement : "Avon Cycles - Fast, easy to ride, impressive, reliable, crafted and up-to-date automation." - An advertisement.
Assumptions :
I. There is no other cycle with any of these features.
II. People do not bother about the cost.
Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer :
Statement : Please note that the company will provide accommodation to only outside candidates if selected.' - A condition in an advertisement.
Assumptions :
I. The local candidates would be having some other arrangement for their stay.
II. The company plans to select only local candidates.
Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer :
Statement : Please note that the company will provide accommodation to only outside candidates if selected.' - A condition in an advertisement.
Assumptions :
I. The local candidates would be having some other arrangement for their stay.
II. The company plans to select only local candidates.
Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer :
Statement : "As there is a great demand, every person seeking tickets of the programme will be given only five tickets."
Assumptions :
I. The organizers are not keen on selling the tickets.
II. No one is interested in getting more than five tickets.
Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer :
Statement : "As there is a great demand, every person seeking tickets of the programme will be given only five tickets."
Assumptions :
I. The organizers are not keen on selling the tickets.
II. No one is interested in getting more than five tickets.
Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer :
Statement : A warning in a train compartment - "To stop train, pull chain. Penalty for improper use Rs. 500."
Assumptions :
I. Some people misuse the alarm chain.
II. On certain occasions, people may want to stop a running train.
Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer :
Statement : A warning in a train compartment - "To stop train, pull chain. Penalty for improper use Rs. 500."
Assumptions :
I. Some people misuse the alarm chain.
II. On certain occasions, people may want to stop a running train.
Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer :
Statement : The organization should promote employees on the basis of merit alone and not on the basis of length of service or seniority.
Assumptions :
I. Length of service or seniority does not alone reflect merit of an employee.
II. It is possible to determine and measure merit of an employee.
Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer :
Statement : The organization should promote employees on the basis of merit alone and not on the basis of length of service or seniority.
Assumptions :
I. Length of service or seniority does not alone reflect merit of an employee.
II. It is possible to determine and measure merit of an employee.
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 : 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 : "To buy a X - T.V, contact Y - the sole agent of X-T.V." - An advertisement.
Assumptions :
I. People generally prefer to buy T.V. through sole agent.
II. The T.V. producing companies do not sell their products directly.
Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer :
Statement : "To buy a X - T.V, contact Y - the sole agent of X-T.V." - An advertisement.
Assumptions :
I. People generally prefer to buy T.V. through sole agent.
II. The T.V. producing companies do not sell their products directly.
Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer :
Statement : Of all the radio sets manufactured in India, the 'X' brand has the largest sale.
Assumptions :
I. The sale of all the radio sets manufactured in India is known.
II. The manufacturing of no other radio set in India is as large as 'X' brand radio.
Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer :
Statement : Of all the radio sets manufactured in India, the 'X' brand has the largest sale.
Assumptions :
I. The sale of all the radio sets manufactured in India is known.
II. The manufacturing of no other radio set in India is as large as 'X' brand radio.
Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer :
Statement : If it is easy to become an engineer, I don't want to be an engineer.
Assumptions :
I. An individual aspires to be professional.
II. One desires to achieve a thing which is hard earned.
Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer :
Statement : If it is easy to become an engineer, I don't want to be an engineer.
Assumptions :
I. An individual aspires to be professional.
II. One desires to achieve a thing which is hard earned.
Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer :
Statement : "Private property, trespassers will be prosecuted" - A notice on a plot of land.
Assumptions :
I. The passerby may read the notice and may not trespass.
II. The people are scared of prosecution.
Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer :
Statement : "Private property, trespassers will be prosecuted" - A notice on a plot of land.
Assumptions :
I. The passerby may read the notice and may not trespass.
II. The people are scared of prosecution.
Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer :
Statement : The X-Airlines has decided to increase the passenger fare by 15 percent with immediate effect.
Assumptions :
I. The demand for seats of X-Airlines may remain unchanged even after the hike of fare.
II. Other airline companies may also hike the passenger fares.
Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer :
Statement : The X-Airlines has decided to increase the passenger fare by 15 percent with immediate effect.
Assumptions :
I. The demand for seats of X-Airlines may remain unchanged even after the hike of fare.
II. Other airline companies may also hike the passenger fares.
Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer :
Statement : Children are influenced more by their teachers nowadays.
Assumptions :
I. The children consider teachers as their models.
II. A large amount of children's time is spent in school.
Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer :
Statement : Children are influenced more by their teachers nowadays.
Assumptions :
I. The children consider teachers as their models.
II. A large amount of children's time is spent in school.
Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer :
Statement : The State Government has abolished the scheme of providing concessional air ticket to students.
Assumptions :
I. Students will not travel by air in future.
II. The students who resort to travel by air can bear the expenses of air ticket.
Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer :
Statement : The State Government has abolished the scheme of providing concessional air ticket to students.
Assumptions :
I. Students will not travel by air in future.
II. The students who resort to travel by air can bear the expenses of air ticket.
Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer :
Statement : The end of a financial year is the ideal time to take a look at the performance of various companies.
Assumptions :
I. All the companies take such a review at the end of a financial year.
II. The performance data of various companies is available.
Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer :
Statement : The end of a financial year is the ideal time to take a look at the performance of various companies.
Assumptions :
I. All the companies take such a review at the end of a financial year.
II. The performance data of various companies is available.
Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer :
Statement : Be humble even after being victorious.
Assumptions :
I. Many people are humble after being victorious.
II. Generally people are not humble.
Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer :
Statement : Be humble even after being victorious.
Assumptions :
I. Many people are humble after being victorious.
II. Generally people are not humble.
Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer :
Statement : Shalini made an application to the bank for a loan of Rs. 1,80,000 by mortgaging her house to the bank and promised to repay it within five years.
Assumptions :
I. The bank has a practice of granting loans for Rs. 1,00,000 and above.
II. The bank accepts house as collateral security against such loans.
Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer :
Statement : Shalini made an application to the bank for a loan of Rs. 1,80,000 by mortgaging her house to the bank and promised to repay it within five years.
Assumptions :
I. The bank has a practice of granting loans for Rs. 1,00,000 and above.
II. The bank accepts house as collateral security against such loans.
Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer :
Statement : Films have become indispensable for the entertainment of people.
Assumptions :
I. Films are the only media of entertainment.
II. People enjoy films.
Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer :
Statement : Films have become indispensable for the entertainment of people.
Assumptions :
I. Films are the only media of entertainment.
II. People enjoy films.
Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer :
Statement : The party president has directed that no member of the party will give press briefing or interviews to governments and private T.V. channels about the discussion in scheduled meeting of the party.
Assumptions :
I. Party members will observe this directive of the president.
II. The general public will not come to know about the happenings in the scheduled meeting of the party.
Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer :
Statement : The party president has directed that no member of the party will give press briefing or interviews to governments and private T.V. channels about the discussion in scheduled meeting of the party.
Assumptions :
I. Party members will observe this directive of the president.
II. The general public will not come to know about the happenings in the scheduled meeting of the party.
Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer :
Statement : The district administration has issued a circular to all the farmers under its jurisdiction advising them for not using pesticides indiscriminately as it may pollute the ground water.
Assumptions :
I. People may stop using ground water if the farmers continue to use pesticides indiscriminately.
II. Farmers may refrain from using pesticides indiscriminately.
Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer :
Statement : The district administration has issued a circular to all the farmers under its jurisdiction advising them for not using pesticides indiscriminately as it may pollute the ground water.
Assumptions :
I. People may stop using ground water if the farmers continue to use pesticides indiscriminately.
II. Farmers may refrain from using pesticides indiscriminately.
Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer :
Statement : Success is how much a person bounces up after hitting the bottom.
Assumptions :
I. Success requires conscious efforts without being discouraged by failure.
II. Failure cannot be considered an acceptable thing.
Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer :
Statement : Success is how much a person bounces up after hitting the bottom.
Assumptions :
I. Success requires conscious efforts without being discouraged by failure.
II. Failure cannot be considered an acceptable thing.
Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer :
Statement : "If you trouble me, I will slap you." - A mother warns her child.
Assumptions :
I. With the warning, the child may stop troubling her.
II. All children are basically naughty.
Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer :
Statement : "If you trouble me, I will slap you." - A mother warns her child.
Assumptions :
I. With the warning, the child may stop troubling her.
II. All children are basically naughty.
Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer :
Statement : "But out of A, B, C and D products, you buy B which alone is based on the international technology."- A shopkeeper tells a customer.
Assumptions :
I. The customers normally accept the recommendation of the shopkeeper.
II. Use of international technology is supposed to ensure better quality standards.
Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer :
Statement : "But out of A, B, C and D products, you buy B which alone is based on the international technology."- A shopkeeper tells a customer.
Assumptions :
I. The customers normally accept the recommendation of the shopkeeper.
II. Use of international technology is supposed to ensure better quality standards.
Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer :
Statement : The city bus transport corporation has decided to change routes of three buses plying between paints A and B in the city to make them economically viable.
Assumptions :
I. These buses may get more passengers on the revised routes.
II. Many people residing on the old routes may not avail bus services.
Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer :
Statement : The city bus transport corporation has decided to change routes of three buses plying between paints A and B in the city to make them economically viable.
Assumptions :
I. These buses may get more passengers on the revised routes.
II. Many people residing on the old routes may not avail bus services.
Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer :
Statement : Because of the large number of potholes in road X, reaching airport in time has become difficult.
Assumptions :
I. Reaching airport in time may not be always necessary.
II. There is no other convenient road to the airport.
Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer :
Statement : Because of the large number of potholes in road X, reaching airport in time has become difficult.
Assumptions :
I. Reaching airport in time may not be always necessary.
II. There is no other convenient road to the airport.
Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer :
Statement: The coffee powder of company X is quite better in taste than the much advertised coffee of company Y.
Assumptions :
I. If your product is not good, your spend more on advertisement.
II. Some people are tempted to buy a product by the advertisement.
Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer :
Statement: The coffee powder of company X is quite better in taste than the much advertised coffee of company Y.
Assumptions :
I. If your product is not good, your spend more on advertisement.
II. Some people are tempted to buy a product by the advertisement.
Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer :
Statement : If you have any problems, bring them to me.
Assumptions :
I. You have some problems.
II. I can solve any problem.
Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer :
Statement : If you have any problems, bring them to me.
Assumptions :
I. You have some problems.
II. I can solve any problem.
Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer :
Statement : The Government has decided to levy 2 percent on the tax amount payable for funding drought relief programmes.
Assumptions :
I. The Government does not have sufficient money to fund drought relief programmes.
II. The amount collected by way of surcharge may be adequate to fund these drought relief programmes.
Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer :
Statement : The Government has decided to levy 2 percent on the tax amount payable for funding drought relief programmes.
Assumptions :
I. The Government does not have sufficient money to fund drought relief programmes.
II. The amount collected by way of surcharge may be adequate to fund these drought relief programmes.
Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer :
Statement : "Please do not wait for me, I may be late, start taking lunch as soon as the guests arrive. - A message from a Director of a Company to his office managers.
Assumptions :
I. Keeping guests waiting is not desirable.
II. Lunch may not be ready in time.
Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer :
Statement : "Please do not wait for me, I may be late, start taking lunch as soon as the guests arrive. - A message from a Director of a Company to his office managers.
Assumptions :
I. Keeping guests waiting is not desirable.
II. Lunch may not be ready in time.
Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer :
Statement : "I have not received telephone bills for nine months inspite of several complaints" - A telephone customer's letter to the editor of a daily
Assumptions :
I. Every customer has a right to get bills regularly from the telephone company.
II. The customer's complaints point to defect in the services which are expected to be corrected.
Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer :
Statement : "I have not received telephone bills for nine months inspite of several complaints" - A telephone customer's letter to the editor of a daily
Assumptions :
I. Every customer has a right to get bills regularly from the telephone company.
II. The customer's complaints point to defect in the services which are expected to be corrected.
Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer :
Statement : Please do not use lift while going down - an instruction on the top floor of a five-storey building.
Assumptions :
I. While going down, the lift is unable to carry any load.
II. Provision of lift is a matter of facility and not of right.
Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer :
Statement : Please do not use lift while going down - an instruction on the top floor of a five-storey building.
Assumptions :
I. While going down, the lift is unable to carry any load.
II. Provision of lift is a matter of facility and not of right.
Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer :
Statement : Government has permitted unaided colleges to increase their fees.
Assumptions :
I. Unaided colleges are in financial difficulties.
II. Aided colleges do not need to increase fees.
Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer :
Statement : Government has permitted unaided colleges to increase their fees.
Assumptions :
I. Unaided colleges are in financial difficulties.
II. Aided colleges do not need to increase fees.
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 : "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 : 'Double your money in five months.' - An advertisement.
Assumptions :
I. The assurance is not genuine.
II. People want their money to grow.
Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer :
Statement : 'Double your money in five months.' - An advertisement.
Assumptions :
I. The assurance is not genuine.
II. People want their money to grow.
Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer :
Statement : Why don't you invite Anthony for the Christmas party this year?
Assumptions :
I. Anthony is not from the same city.
II. Unless invited Anthony will not attend the party.
Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer :
Statement : Why don't you invite Anthony for the Christmas party this year?
Assumptions :
I. Anthony is not from the same city.
II. Unless invited Anthony will not attend the party.
Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer :
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 :
I. Branch manager is expected to read letters received from the customer.
II. Branch manager is expected to reply to the letters received from the customers.
Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer :
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 :
I. Branch manager is expected to read letters received from the customer.
II. Branch manager is expected to reply to the letters received from the customers.
Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer :
Statement : "The 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 a suburb.
Assumptions :
I. The building of such bridges does not serve any public objective.
II. There has to be some accountability and utility of money spent on public projects.
Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer :
Statement : "The 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 a suburb.
Assumptions :
I. The building of such bridges does not serve any public objective.
II. There has to be some accountability and utility of money spent on public projects.
Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer :
Statement : Safety and health practices in many Indian companies are well below the international standards.
Assumptions :
I. International standards of health and safety are ideal and unrealistic.
II. Indian organizations do not consider safety and health management as their prime social responsibility.
Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer :
Statement : Safety and health practices in many Indian companies are well below the international standards.
Assumptions :
I. International standards of health and safety are ideal and unrealistic.
II. Indian organizations do not consider safety and health management as their prime social responsibility.
Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer :
Statement : This year most of the shops and departmental stores are offering prizes and discounts on purchases to attract customers.
Assumptions :
I. The shops and departmental stores have so far earned a lot of profit, so now they have started sharing it with the customers.
II. Lots of goods are available but the sale is not shooting up. There is no cheer for the customers.
Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer :
Statement : This year most of the shops and departmental stores are offering prizes and discounts on purchases to attract customers.
Assumptions :
I. The shops and departmental stores have so far earned a lot of profit, so now they have started sharing it with the customers.
II. Lots of goods are available but the sale is not shooting up. There is no cheer for the customers.
Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer :
Statement : Beware of dogs, our dogs do not bark, but they are trained to distinguish between genuine guests and intruders.
Assumptions :
I. Barking dogs bite rarely.
II. Our dogs could be dangerous for intruders.
Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer :
Statement : Beware of dogs, our dogs do not bark, but they are trained to distinguish between genuine guests and intruders.
Assumptions :
I. Barking dogs bite rarely.
II. Our dogs could be dangerous for intruders.
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 with 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 : 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 with 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 : It is desirable to put the child in school at the age of 5 or so.
Assumptions:
I. At that age the child reaches appropriate level of development and is ready to learn.
II. The schools do not admit children after six years of age.
Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer :
Statement : It is desirable to put the child in school at the age of 5 or so.
Assumptions:
I. At that age the child reaches appropriate level of development and is ready to learn.
II. The schools do not admit children after six years of age.
Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer :
Statement : "If you want to give any advertisement, give it in the newspaper X." - A tells B.
Assumptions :
I. B wants to publicise his products.
II. Newspaper X has a wide circulation.
Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer :
Statement : "If you want to give any advertisement, give it in the newspaper X." - A tells B.
Assumptions :
I. B wants to publicise his products.
II. Newspaper X has a wide circulation.
Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer :
Statement : Apart from the entertainment value of television, its educational value cannot be ignored.
Assumptions :
I. People take television to be a means of entertainment only.
II. The educational value of television is not realised properly.
Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer :
Statement : Apart from the entertainment value of television, its educational value cannot be ignored.
Assumptions :
I. People take television to be a means of entertainment only.
II. The educational value of television is not realised properly.
Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer :
Statement : Today I must satisfy myself only by looking at a pink headed duck in an encyclopedia.
Assumptions :
I. Pink headed ducks are as good as extinct now.
II. People refer to encyclopedia to know only about things which do not exist now.
Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer :
Statement : Today I must satisfy myself only by looking at a pink headed duck in an encyclopedia.
Assumptions :
I. Pink headed ducks are as good as extinct now.
II. People refer to encyclopedia to know only about things which do not exist now.
Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer :
Statement : Provide mid-day meals to the children in primary schools to increase the number of students attending schools.
Assumptions :
I. Mid-day meals will attract the children to the schools.
II. Those children who are otherwise deprived of good food will attend the schools.
Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer :
Statement : Provide mid-day meals to the children in primary schools to increase the number of students attending schools.
Assumptions :
I. Mid-day meals will attract the children to the schools.
II. Those children who are otherwise deprived of good food will attend the schools.
Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer :
Statement : The State government has decided to appoint four thousand primary school teachers during the next financial year.
Assumptions :
I. There are enough schools in the state to accommodate four thousand additional primary school teachers.
II. The eligible candidates may not be interested to apply as the government may not finally appoint such a large number of primary school teachers.
Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer :
Statement : The State government has decided to appoint four thousand primary school teachers during the next financial year.
Assumptions :
I. There are enough schools in the state to accommodate four thousand additional primary school teachers.
II. The eligible candidates may not be interested to apply as the government may not finally appoint such a large number of primary school teachers.
Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer :
Statement : Of all the newspapers published in Mumbai, readership of the "Times" is the largest in the Metropolis.
Assumptions :
I. 'Times' is not popular in mofussil areas.
II. 'Times' has the popular feature of cartoons on burning social and political issues.
Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer :
Statement : Of all the newspapers published in Mumbai, readership of the "Times" is the largest in the Metropolis.
Assumptions :
I. 'Times' is not popular in mofussil areas.
II. 'Times' has the popular feature of cartoons on burning social and political issues.
Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer :
Statement : You know that your suit is excellent when people ask about your tailor who tailored the suit.
Assumptions :
I. People do not ask about your tailor if your suit is not good.
II. The people want to know the criterion of an excellent suit.
Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer :
Statement : You know that your suit is excellent when people ask about your tailor who tailored the suit.
Assumptions :
I. People do not ask about your tailor if your suit is not good.
II. The people want to know the criterion of an excellent suit.
Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer :
Statement : "Ensure a good Slight's sleeps for your family with safe and effective X mosquito coil." - An advertisement.
Assumptions :
I. X mosquito coil is better than any other mosquito coil.
II. A good night's sleep is desirable.
Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer :
Statement : "Ensure a good Slight's sleeps for your family with safe and effective X mosquito coil." - An advertisement.
Assumptions :
I. X mosquito coil is better than any other mosquito coil.
II. A good night's sleep is desirable.
Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer :
Statement : "In order to bring punctuality in our office, we must provide conveyance allowance to our employees." - In charge of a company tells Personnel Manager.
Assumptions :
I. Conveyance allowance will not help in bringing punctuality.
II. Discipline and reward should always go hand in hand.
Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer :
Statement : "In order to bring punctuality in our office, we must provide conveyance allowance to our employees." - In charge of a company tells Personnel Manager.
Assumptions :
I. Conveyance allowance will not help in bringing punctuality.
II. Discipline and reward should always go hand in hand.
Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer :
Statement : Greater public participation results in good civic governance. - Statement of Municipal Commissioner of City A.
Assumptions :
I. The municipal office is not competent to effect good civic administration.
II. Good civic governance is a matter of collective will and effort of the people and administration.
Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer :
Statement : Greater public participation results in good civic governance. - Statement of Municipal Commissioner of City A.
Assumptions :
I. The municipal office is not competent to effect good civic administration.
II. Good civic governance is a matter of collective will and effort of the people and administration.
Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer :
Statement : All existing inequalities can be reduced, if not utterly eradicated, by action of governments or by revolutionary change of government.
Assumptions :
I. Inequality is a man-made phenomenon.
II. No person would voluntarily part with what he possesses.
Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer :
Statement : All existing inequalities can be reduced, if not utterly eradicated, by action of governments or by revolutionary change of government.
Assumptions :
I. Inequality is a man-made phenomenon.
II. No person would voluntarily part with what he possesses.
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 : 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 : "If I am not well you will have to go for the meeting." - A manager tells his subordinate.
Assumptions :
I. It is not necessary that only manager level personnel attend the meeting.
II. If the manager is well, he would himself like to go for the meeting.
Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer :
Statement : "If I am not well you will have to go for the meeting." - A manager tells his subordinate.
Assumptions :
I. It is not necessary that only manager level personnel attend the meeting.
II. If the manager is well, he would himself like to go for the meeting.
Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer :
Statement : His recent investment in the shares of Company A is only a gamble.
Assumptions :
I. He may incur loss on his investment.
II. He may gain from his investment.
Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer :
Statement : His recent investment in the shares of Company A is only a gamble.
Assumptions :
I. He may incur loss on his investment.
II. He may gain from his investment.
Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer :
Statement : The company has the right to reject any application form without furnishing any reason while sorting the list of candidates for interview - A condition mentioned in the employment notice.
Assumptions :
I. It is desirable to call only eligible candidates for interview.
II. The company believes in following impartial practice in all its functions.
Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer :
Statement : The company has the right to reject any application form without furnishing any reason while sorting the list of candidates for interview - A condition mentioned in the employment notice.
Assumptions :
I. It is desirable to call only eligible candidates for interview.
II. The company believes in following impartial practice in all its functions.
Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer :
Statement : Nobody can predict as to how long our country would take to contain the unfortunate and disastrous terrorist activities.
Assumptions :
I. It is impossible to put on end to terrorist activities
II. Efforts to control the terrorist activities are on.
Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer :
Statement : Nobody can predict as to how long our country would take to contain the unfortunate and disastrous terrorist activities.
Assumptions :
I. It is impossible to put on end to terrorist activities
II. Efforts to control the terrorist activities are on.
Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer :
Statement : The Principal instructed all the teachers to be careful in class because some students may disturb other students.
Assumptions :
I. The teachers will handle the situation properly and they will point out the naughty students.
II. The students will welcome the decision of the Principal.
Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer :
Statement : The Principal instructed all the teachers to be careful in class because some students may disturb other students.
Assumptions :
I. The teachers will handle the situation properly and they will point out the naughty students.
II. The students will welcome the decision of the Principal.
Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer :
Statement : Many historians have done more harm than good by distorting truth.
Assumptions :
I. People believe what is reported by the historians.
II. Historians are seldom expected to depict the truth.
Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer :
Statement : Many historians have done more harm than good by distorting truth.
Assumptions :
I. People believe what is reported by the historians.
II. Historians are seldom expected to depict the truth.
Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer :
Statement : The present examination system needs overhauling thoroughly.
Assumptions :
I. The present examination system is obsolete.
II. Overhauling results in improvement.
Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer :
Statement : The present examination system needs overhauling thoroughly.
Assumptions :
I. The present examination system is obsolete.
II. Overhauling results in improvement.
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.
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.
Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer :
Statement : The government has set up a fact finding mission to look into the possible reasons for the recent violence in the area.
Assumptions :
I. The mission may be able to come up with credible information about the incidents.
II. The people in the area may cooperate with the mission and come forward to give detailed information related to the incidents.
Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer :
Statement : The government has set up a fact finding mission to look into the possible reasons for the recent violence in the area.
Assumptions :
I. The mission may be able to come up with credible information about the incidents.
II. The people in the area may cooperate with the mission and come forward to give detailed information related to the incidents.
