ASSUMPTIONS

Directions (1-10) : In each question below is given a statement followed by two as-
sumptions numbered I and II. An assumption is something supposed or taken for
granted. You have to consider the statement and the following assumptions and de-
cide which of the assumptions is implicit in the statement. Give answer_
1) If only assumption I is implicit.
2) If only assumption II is implicit.
3) If either I or II is implicit.
4) If neither I nor II is implicit.
5) If both I and II are implicit.
1. Statement: In view of the statement on the ongoing strike of work by the employees,
the government has agreed to work out an effective social security programme.
Assumptions:
I. The striking employees may not be satisfied with the announcement and continue
the agitation.
II. The striking employees may withdraw their agitation with immediate effect and
start working.
2. Statement: The head of the organisation congratulated the entire staff in his speech
for their sincere effort to bring down the deficit and urged them to give their best for
attaining a more profitable position in future.
Assumptions:
I. The employees may get motivated and maintain and if possible enhance their present
level of work.
II. The employees may now relax and slow down in their day-today work as there is no
immediate threat of huge deficit.
3. Statement: “Music Loving Club” has announced a wide variety of programs by the
visiting musicians.” An advertisement
Assumptions:
I. A large number of people are interested to get entertainment through the program.
II. The artistes may attract a large number of audience.
4. Statement: Central Bank, which is the largest bank in the country, has decided to
reduce its workforce by 30 per cent so that its banks may work efficiently.
Assumptions:
I. The bank can perform all its activities after the reduction in workforce.
II. The surplus employees may be asked to adopt early retirement scheme before
leaving the bank.
5. Statement: The principal instructed all the teachers to be careful in class because
some students may disturb other students.
Assumptions:
I. The teacher may handle the situation properly and they may restrict the naughty
students.
II. The students will welcome the decision of the principal.
6. 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.
7. Statement: Country ‘A’ would explore all channels to diffuse current tension with
country ‘B’ and bring peace on its borders’ –Statement of spokesperson of country ‘A’
Assumptions:
I. Country ‘A’ is desirous to diffuse current tension and restore peace with country ‘B’
II. It is desirable to use more than one channel when complex issues are to be settled
amicably.
8. Statement: Two months ago, it was announced that central government pensioners
would get dearness relief with immediate effect but till date. Bank have not credited
the arrears’ –A statement from a Pensioner’s Forum.
Assumptions:
I. Most of the banks normally take care of the pensioners.
II. Two months time is sufficient for the government machinery to move and give
effect to pensioners.
9. Statement: ‘Use our product to improve memory of your child, it is based on
natural herbs and has no harmful side effects’ – 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.
10. Statement: The Government of India has decided to start a track II dialogue with its
neighbour to reduce tension in the area.
Assumptions:
I. The neighbouring country may agree to participate in the track II dialogue.
II. The people involved in track II dialogue may be able to persuade their respective
Governments.
Directions (11-26): In each question below is given a statement followed by three
assumptions numbered I, II and III. An assumption is something supposed or taken
for granted. You have to consider the statement and the assumptions and decide
which of the assumptions is implicit in the statement. Then decide which of the an-
swers (1) .(2) (3) (4) and (5) is the correct answer.
11. Statement: Effort to develop technologies more appropriate to the needs of the poor-
est sections of society need to be further intensified.
Assumptions:
I. Nothing is impossible if proper efforts are made.
II. Technology needs are different for different sections of society.
III. It is possible to develop appropriate technologies for various economic section of
the society.
1) Only I 2) Only III 3) Only II 4) Only II and III 5) None of these
12. Statement: Large number of people affected by the flood in the area gathered at the
relief camp for food, water and shelter organized by the state government.
Assumptions:
I. The relief camp has enough supplies to provide food and water to the affected
people in the area.
II. All those whose houses are submerged can accommodated in the temporary
shelters.
III. Many more affected people are yet to reach the camp.
1) Only I is implicit 2) Only I and II are implicit
3) Only II is implicit 4) Only II and III are implicit
5) None of these
13. Statement: “If you desire to enjoy the best holidays to Europe, join our exclusive
EURO package. An advertisement of a travel agency in an Indian newspaper.
Assumptions:
I. Many Indians travel to European countries to spend their holidays.
II. There are other travel agencies in India which organize holiday tours to Europe.
III. Many people may still travel to Europe through other travel agencies.
1) All are implicit 2) Only I and II are implicit
3) Only I is implicit 4) Only I and III are implicit 5) None of these
14. Statement: “It you are a first class graduate with at least 65 per cent marks, you are
eligible to apply for the post of officer in our organization”. An advertisement for re-
cruitment of officers
Assumptions:
I. There may be adequate number of applicants who will fulfill the stipulated educa-
tional qualification.
II. Those graduates who have secured less than 65 per cent marks may not perform
well the job.
III. Those candidates who have secured 65 per cent or more marks in graduation
are likely to perform well on the job.
1) All are implicit 2) Only I and II are implicit
3) Only II and III are implicit 4) Only I and III are implicit
5) None of these
15. Statement:” A rare opportunity to be a professional while you are at home.”
– An advertisement for computer-literate housewives by a computer company.
Assumptions:
I. Some housewives simultaneously desire to become professional.
II. Computer industry is growing at a fast pace.
III. It is possible to be professional as well as a housewife.
1) Only I and II 2) Only II and III 3) Only I and III 4) Only II 5) None o these
16. Statement: Indicating robust participation of woman in corporate India,
according to a study, it has been found that the number of female employees in top
100 companies in terms of best workplace for the fairer sex picked up by 5 per cent
in this year compared to the previous year.
Assumptions:
I. Companies have hired more woman than men in the last year.
II. Women work better than men and they are more dedicated towards their work.
Which of the following will be a valid assumption?
1) Only I is a valid assumption
2) Only II is a valid assumption
3) Either I or II is a valid assumption
4) Neither I and II is a valid assumption
5) Both I and II are valid assumptions
17. The Ministry of Railways is planning to electrify its entire network in the next four
years, a move that will take an investment of ¹ 35,000 crore in four years, though the
cost of works will be slightly more than ¹ 1 crore per kilometre over parts of the 33,000-
km network yet to be electrified.
Assumptions:
A) Electricity is cheaper than diesel in the country
B) Less emission of CO2 will take place as electricity is considered cleaner.
C) Production and maintenance of diesel engine is quite costlier compared to that of
an electric engine.
1) If only assumption A is implicit
2) If only assumption B is implicit
3) If only assumption C is implicit
4) If only assumptions A and B are implicit
5) If only assumptions B and C are implicit
18. Statement: Diesel-run trains will soon become history in India. Phasing out diesel
locomotives and replacing them with electric engines will help the country reduce
carbon emissions and save ¹ 10,500 crore annually.
Which of the following assumptions is implicit in the above statement?
A) India needs to achieve its carbon emissions goal by the year 2030.
B) Indian Railways have to spend a lot of money on diesel every month.
C) Diesel engine takes a lot of time to gather speed compared to electric engine.
1) Only (A) and (B) 2) Only (B) and (C) 3) Only (A) and (C)
4) Only (A) 5) Only (B)
19. Statement: The Ministry of HRD has stressed on the need for a regulatory mecha-
nism for CBSE schools and also efforts that they must offer good education and
charge reasonable fees.
Which of the following Assumptions is/are implicit in the statement?
A) The fees of private schools are quite high in comparison to the government schools.
B) The quality of education in private schools is deteriorating day by day in India.
C) Private schools must strive for quality education and not bring commercial aspect
into education.
1) Only A 2) Only B 3) Only C 4) Only A and B 5) Only Band C
20. Statement: According to a report, it has been found that more and more job seekers
in India and other parts of the world are looking for “flexible career” opportunities and
getting inclined towards work from home. It has been noted that Indian job seekers
put flexibility at a premium with searches for ‘work from home’ increasing 111 per
cent in 2017 .
A) People want more flexibility at workplace and more relaxation at work.
B) Service sector has more working hours in the country and its employee must be
given proper relaxation.
C) People feel more comfortable in working from home rather than coming to office
daily.
Which of the above assumptions is/are implicit in the statement?
1) Only (A) and (C) 2) Only (A) ane (B) 3) Only (A) 4) Only (B) 5) Only (C)
21. Statement: The jobs in the IT sector are decreasing in country which at a time was
known to be booming sector for the engineering graduates in the country. The de-
crease in jobs has helped the industry improve per-employee productivity and control
attrition.
Which of the following assumptions is implicit in the given information?
(A) Decrease in the jobs in the market makes IT industries more profitable.
(B) Less demand of jobs in the market helps the companies improve their attrition rate.
(C) The company has to pay more to the employee when the industry growth is less in
the market
1) Only (B) and (C) 2) Only (A) 3) Only (A) and (B) 4) Only (B)
5) Only (A) and (C)
22. Statement: The people of Hyderabad may have to pay a minimum of ¹ 20 for a ride
in Hyderabad Metro Though the minimum fare for a ride has not yet been announced
yet the construction company is pushing for a higher minimum fare considering the
costs involved. The basic fare for all Metro rides across the country is ¹ 10.
Which of the following assumptions is implicit in the above statement?
1) The construction cost of Hyderabad Metro is higher than that of other metros in
the country.
2) Hyderabad is the costliest city in the country.
3) The Purchasing Power Parity of the citizen is higher in Hyderabad than in other
parts of the country.
4) Hyderabad Metro has used the latest technology in its construction.
5) None of these
23. Statement: The Bangalore International Airport Limited (BIAL) inaugurated solar arms
at the Kempengowda International Airport premises. The first project of 440 KW has
been installed in the car park area in front of the BIAL corporate office,
and the second project of 2.5MW solar penal at the airside. Both projects - jointy –
will reduce carbon emission by 3125 tonnes per annum.
Which of the following can be assumed in the above initiative taken by BIAL?
1) It wants to check global warming.
2) It wants to promote non-renewable sources of energy.
3) It will curb scarcity of power.
4) It will help save energy for the future.
5) All of the above
24. Statement: Providing significant relief to international employees of multinational
firms working in India, the Employees Provident Fund Organizations (EPFO) has is-
sued guidelines that would allow lumpsum withdrawal of retirement savings once
their employment in the country comes to an end. New guidelines are applicable only
for the nations that have social security pact with India.
Which of the following has been assumed in the above statement?
1) EPFO has advised the employers to pay the contribution of the retiring employees
within the first three days of that particular month.
2) For taking the benefits the employment must have served at least 10 years in the
organization.
3) There will be enough money in the EPFO corpus for withdrawal.
4) International workers are allowed to receive the benefits if they retire due to a
disability.
5) None of these
25. Statement: The interest that you would pay on your home loans will be soon linked
to your credit rating, or the discipline you maintain in repaying your existing loans.
If the credit score improves, you will have to pay less EMI.
Which of the following has been assumed in the given information? (An assumption
is something that is supposed or taken for granted)
1) The credit card score will decide the approval of loans in a bank for an individual.
2) If an individual maintains a good relation with the bank he/she has to pay less EMI
on the loan.
3) If an individual has a good CIBIL score he/she will have to pay less EMI on the loan
4) Any loan taken from the bank by an individual will soon be linked to his credit score.
5) None of these
26. Statement: Small and medium-size private sector bank have reduced savings ac-
count rates in some baskets and after a surge in deposits because of the demonetiza-
tion of high-value currency notes.
Which of the following has been assumed in the given information?
(An assumption is something that is supposed or taken for granted.)
1) Small and medium-sized banks are increasing the rate of interest on medium- term
deposits post-demonetization.
2) Small and medium-sized banks are decreasing the rate of interest rate in small and
medium-term deposits post-demonetization.
3) Demonetization in the country has led to decrease in the interest rate of small
savings accounts
4) Banks are making loans and other products cheaper post-demonetization in the
country.
5) These has been an improvement in the liquidity of the banks.