Statements and Assumptions MCQ Quiz - Objective Question with Answer for Statements and Assumptions - Download Free PDF

Given Statement: I can take you from Kanpur to Lucknow early from my car, but you have to pay double the fee from normal fee.

Assumptions:

I. It usually takes longer to reach Lucknow from Kanpur. → Embedded

Since the speaker is offering to take someone early, thus it implies that normally it takes longer than what the speaker is promising.

II. People want to reach early, but they will not give additional funds for this. → Not embedded

The statement demands double fee for early arrival, but nowhere does it assume people won't pay. In fact, the speaker expects that some people may pay.

Thus, only assumption I is embedded.

Hence, "Option 4" is the correct answer.

The given statement contrasts the taste of coffee powder from company X with the more advertised coffee of company Y, suggesting that despite company Y's advertising, company X's coffee is better in taste.

Considering the assumptions:

I. If your product is not good, you spend more on advertisement.

• This assumption suggests a reason why company Y might spend more on advertising — to compensate for the inferior taste. The statement does not directly imply this, but it is a possible underlying reason.

II. Some people are tempted to buy a product by the advertisement.

• This assumption is implied directly because the statement mentions that company Y's coffee is much advertised, implying that advertising has an influence on consumer behavior.

Hence, the correct answer is  Only assumption II is implicit.

In the argument, there is a job for you if you are a classical dancer. If you are not, then there is no job because the job is only for a classical dancer.

In assumption 1 there is a need for a classical dancer. So, this assumption supports the argument.

In assumption 2 we are not sure that the person is a classical dancer or not. So this assumption doesn’t support the argument.

Hence only assumption 1 is implicit.

(Implicit - suggested though not directly expressed)

I. M Com final exam is a reasonable proof of an accountant's capability.

The phrase “employment status will automatically be converted to permanent on submission of pass result of M Com final exam” indirectly suggests that M Com final exam ensures the candidate’s credibility to such an extent that the candidate’s position can be made permanent on the basis of the pass result.

Thus, it can be assumed that M Com final exam is considered as a proof of an accountant’s capability.

II. All trainees are appointed on temporary basis.

The letter is being addressed to a particular candidate as it is an appointment letter.

Therefore, we cannot generalize the situation of the candidate.

Hence, only assumption I is implicit.

Given Statement: To curb rising food wastage, a city government has imposed fines on restaurants that discard excess food.

Given assumptions:

I. Regulatory measures can influence businesses to adopt better food management practices. → Implicit

As introduction of fines assumes that businesses will take action, such as donating excess food or improving inventory management, to comply with the regulation.

II. Penalizing restaurants alone will significantly reduce overall food wastage in the city. → Not Implicit

As food wastage occurs at multiple levels, including households, supply chains, and supermarkets. Targeting restaurants alone may not be enough to cause a significant reduction.

Thus, Only assumption I is implicit.

Hence, "Option 1" is the correct answer.

It can be assumed that IIM does provide good management studies that is why Y advised X. Hence assumption 1 supports the argument.

If Y is advising X therefore, it can be assumed that X listens to Y. So, assumption 2 supports the argument.

Note:

When you are advising someone, you can assume that the person is willing to listen to your advise. That is, the possibility of such an assumption does exist.

Thus, in this question, the second assumption is implicit. When Y is advising X, he might be assuming that X will listen to his advice. 

• In the statement student 1 is asking for notes prepared by student 2 for studying, thus we can assume that student 2 “has prepared the notes”.
• The statement clearly mentions that student 1 wants the notes “to study”, hence we cannot assume that he “wants to verify his understanding”.
• Therefore, only assumption I is implicit.

In this case, Assumption I is not implicit in the statement, as there is no direct connection made between the physical state of the building and the quality of education provided within it.

Assumption II refers to an office building rather than a school building. Therefore, it cannot be inferred that the statement is implicitly making assumptions about an office building.

Therefore, neither assumption I nor II is implicit in the given statement.

Hence, the correct answer is option 3.

The statement says that human body can produce Vitamin D on its own with the help of sun exposure.

Therefore, it can be safely assumed that human body does not have to depend on food for its required intake of Vitamin D.

Thus, assumption I is implicit.

However, the statement does not discuss the deficiency of Vitamin D of anyone.

Therefore, assumption II is not implicit.

Hence, only assumption I is implicit.

Smoking is injurious to health irrespective of the fact still people smokes. But argument is talking about the smoking in public. So, assumption 1 is not implicit. if one person smokes in public then his smoking effects other people health too. So, Assumption 2 is implicit.

Here, the objective is to make homes energy efficient for sustainable development.

• Replacing incandescent light bulbs with energy-efficient compact fluorescent lamps (CFLs) is suggested considering the statement says that making homes energy-efficient is important for sustainable development.

Therefore, assumption I is implicit in the statement.

• One cannot relate the auspiciousness of good landscaping around one's house on the west side with efficient energy consumption at home using the information from the statement.

Therefore, assumption II is not implicit

Hence, only assumption I is implicit.

The statement given us no information to support the fact that younger children learn swimming faster. Hence assumption I is not implicit.

It is given in the statement school has made it compulsory for the children to learn swimming, this implies that the school is serious about the overall development of children. Hence, assumption II is also implicit.

According to the given statement,

Assumption I: This is not implicit, because nothing is discussed about the relationship between internet and harassment of women.

Assumption II: This is implicit, because harassment of women is clearly a result of lack of moral values. Therefore, it can be assumed that moral education is not being imparted properly at many level.

Mistake Points

Note: Moral education is not properly imparted in the school and college levels. It addresses the broader issue of education and its potential impact on societal behavior.

Hence, “only assumption II” is implicit.

Important Points An Assumption is the missing link of the logical structure of an argument. It is left unsaid and therefore, assumed.

Travel insurance requires fund as it involves inflow of money to provide travel insurance.

In the statement, a word “this” is used that means there was allotment for travel insurance in the previous year, but this year some other areas need more financial attention than travel insurance. So, there is no fund for travel insurance.

Hence, both assumptions support the statement.

The pattern followed here is:

Argument:

A government servant sitting idle tells a visitor to come after 2 weeks to get this certificate attested, as he is very busy and have a lot of work.

Assumptions:

1. The government servant wants to help the visitor → Not implicit → No, the government servant doesn't want to help the visitor if he wanted to help him he would never have delayed his work and gets it done at the same time.

2. The government servant is expecting a favor from the visitor → Implicit → It may happen that the government servant is expecting some kind of favor and benefit from whom, that's why they delayed his work.

So, Only assumption 2 is implicit.

Hence, the correct answer is "Option 1".