PRACTICE TEST 5.

Statement: There is no shopping complex

for this colony; people have to go to the main
Directions (Q. 1-75: In each question below is
market.
given a statement followed by two assump-
tions numbered I and II. An assumption is Assumptions:
something supposed or taken for granted. You I. This colony may be far from main market.
have to consider the statement and the fol- II. The people do not want to go to the main
lowing assumptions and decide which of the market.
assumptions is implicit in the statement. Give 6. Statement: Take this ‘oven’ home and you
answer: can prepare very tasty dishes which you were
1) If only assumption I is implicit, unable to prepare earlier. - An advertisement
2) If only assumption II is implicit, of X brand oven.
3) If either I or II is implicit, Assumptions:
4) If neither I nor II is implicit, and I. The user knows the procedure recipe of
5) If both I and II are implicit. tasty dishes but does not have the proper
oven to cook.
1. Statement: This book is for those who are
interested to know more about ‘Indian Histo- II. Only ‘X’ brand oven can cook very tasty
ry’. dishes.
Assumptions : 7. Statement: “Please note that the company
will provide accommodation to only outside
I. People who are interested to know about
candidates if selected.” - A condition in an
the author may read books.
advertisement.
II. Every book may attract some readers.
Assumptions:
2. Statement: Helping the poor is the real ser-
I. The local candidates would be having some
vice to humanity.
or other arrangement for their stay.
Assumptions:
II. The company plans to select only local
I) Poor people are in need of help from oth-
candidates.
ers.
8. Statement: Traffic police be given anti-pollu-
II) If we do not help poor, we will not be called
tion masks while manning traffic signals.
human beings.
Assumptions:
3. Statement: The police in India have to cope
I. The traffic police will be able to carry out
with tremendous stress and strain while hav-
their work after wearing the mask.
ing to maintain security and order.
II. The masks are safe for wearing and there
Assumptions:
is no other adverse side-effect.
I) In other countries, the police do not have
9. Statement: Please do not use lift while go-
to undergo stress and strain while doing
ing down - an instruction on the top floor of a
their duty.
five-storey building.
II) The police are expected to do their duties
Assumptions:
without stress or strain.
I. While going down the lift is unable to carry
4. Statement: If children are to manage our
any load.
world in future, then they need to be equipped
to do so. II. Provision of lift is a matter of facility and
not of right.
Assumptions:
10. Statement: You can win over new people by
I) The world has always educated children.
your warm smile.
II) It is possible to educate children.
 Assumptions: II. It may be possible to sell or distribute this
I. It is necessary to win over new people. book out side India.
II. It is possible for us to smile warmly at un- 16. Statement: Pollution is a slow poison, and
known people. therefore social scientists and the media
11. Statement: Since the First Five-Year Plan, the must work together to create sensitivity
Indian policy-makers have acknowledged the among people.
services rendered by the voluntary agencies. Assumptions:
Assumptions: I. Media is well informed and aware about
I. Voluntary agencies have been in existence the effects of pollution.
in India even before the First Five-Year Plan. II. Media is likely to influence people to raise
II. Voluntary agencies have contribution in de- their sensitivity towards various problems.
signing of the First Five- Year-Plan. 17. Statement: In country ‘X’ a public servant
12. Statement: As a nation we are committed cannot claim immunity from prosecution for
to protect and’ promote the interests of all any objectionable act committed while per-
those who are socio-economically vulnerable. forming his official duty.
Assumptions: Assumptions:
I. It is possible to protect and promote inter- I. A public servant is likely to commit an objec-
ests of socio- economically weak people. tionable act while performing his official duty.
II. A nation should have certain commitments II. Every one is equal before law.
for its people. 18. Statement: The entry of multinational com-
13. Statement: ‘This book has been written for panies in India has led to higher efficiency of
every one and does not require readers to the Indian companies who are competing with
have any experience in handling computers’.- them.
An author of a book on computers. Assumptions:
Assumptions: I. Employees of multinationals may serve as
I. It is possible to learn computers with the models for Indian company’s employees.
help of book only. II. Competition will reduce many Indian com-
II. It is possible to learn to handle comput- panies to ashes.
ers only after reading the book. 19. Statement: ‘Only candidates having B. Tech.,
14. Statement: Health is the foundation of well- B.E., MBA and MCA with at least one year’s
being, virtue, prosperity, wealth, happiness exposure to software will be considered for
and salvation. admission to our course’ - Admission criteri-
on of a reputed software training institute.
Assumptions:
Assumptions:
I. Happiness results in health and well-be-
ing. I. The candidates having requisite back-
ground are likely to complete the course
II. People desire to be happy, prosperous and
successfully.
virtuous.
II. The institute is choosy about admitting can-
15. Statement: Authorised Indian Edition - ille-
didates to its courses.
gal for sale or distribution outside India’ - A
publisher’s note on the cover page of a book. 20. Statement: ‘If you would like to have any
more information of XYZ credit card, call us
Assumptions:
between 8.00 am and 8.00pm 365 days of
I. Indian editions may be in demand in near-
the year’ -An advertisement of ‘XYZ credit card
by countries.
company’.
 Assumptions: 25. Statement: Highly brilliant and industrious
I. Competition produces more friendly cus- students do not always excel in the written
tomer service. examination.
II. The company values and appreciates the Assumptions:
need of the customers. I. The written examination is good mainly for
21. Statement: ‘You are expected to be frank mediocre students.
and objective while writing your self appraisal II. The brilliant and industrious students can-
report’. -An instruction for writing self-appraisal not always write good answer in the exam.
report 26. Statement: ‘Country A would explore all
Assumptions: channels to diffuse current tensions with
I. Unless cautioned, people may tend to be country B and bring peace on its borders.’ -
a little shy and less objective while writing Statement of spokesperson of country A.
their self-appraisal report. Assumptions:
II. Every self-appraisal report helps the per- I. Country A is desirous to diffuse current ten-
son in his further development. sion and restore peace with country B
22. Statement: The higher echelons of any or- II. It is desirable to use more than one chan-
ganisation are expected to be models of ob- nel when - complex issues are to be set-
servational learning and should not be con- tled amicably.
sidered as merely sources of rewards and 27. Statement: Two months ago, it was an-
punishments. nounced that Central government pensioners
Assumptions: would get dearness relief with immediate ef-
I. Employees are likely to be sensitive enough fect but till date, banks have not credited the
to learn by observing the behaviour of their arrears.’ ‘- A statement from a Pensioners’
bosses. Forum.
II. Normally bosses are considered as sourc- Assumptions:
es of reward and punishment. I. Most of the banks normally take care of
23. Statement: ‘But, out of A, B, C and D prod- the pensioners.
ucts, you buy ‘B’, which alone is based on II. Two months’ time is sufficient for the gov-
international technology.- A shopkeeper tells ernment machinery to move and give ef-
a customer. fect to pensioners.
Assumptions: 28. Statement: ‘The bridge was built at the cost
I. The customers normally accept the rec- of Rs 128 crores and even civil bus service is
ommendation of the shopkeeper. not utilising it. What a pity to see it grossly
II. Use of international technology is supposed underutilised!’ - A citizen’s view on a new fly-
to ensure better quality standards. over linking east and west sides of a suburb.
24. Statement: The organisation should promote Assumptions:
employees on the basis of merit alone and I. The building of such bridges does not serve
not on the basis of length of service or senior- any Public objective.
ity. II. There has to be some accountability and
Assumptions: utility of money spent on public projects.
I. Length of service or seniority does not 29. Statement: ‘Use our product to improve mem-
alone reflect merit of an employee. ory of your child; it is based on natural herbs
II. It is possible to determine and measure and has no harmful side-effects.’ - Advertise-
merit of an employee. ment of a pharmaceutical company.
 Assumptions: 35. Statement: Economic development and so-
I. People generally opt for a medical product cial justice should go hand in hand.
which is useful and has no harmful side Assumptions:
effects. I . Only economic development can bring so-
II. Improving memory of child is considered cial justice.
as important by many parents. II. Life without social justice is worth not liv-
30. The traders of State K would observe a state- ing.
wide bandh as the state has failed to meet 36. Statement: “I have not received telephone
their demand to resolve sales tax and other bills for nine months in spite of several com-
issues. plaints.” - A telephone customer’s letter to
Assumptions: the editor of a daily. .
I. The traders of State K have earlier tried Assumptions:
other usual procedures to get their prob- I. Every customer has a right to get bills reg-
lems solved. ularly from the telephone company.
II. State K is not keen to solve the problem of II. The customers complaints point to defect
traders. in the service which is expected to be cor-
31. Statement: India must earn a lot of foreign rected.
exchange to achieve her target of economic 37. Statement: Greater public participation re-
development. sults in good civic governance. - Statement
Assumptions: of Municipal Commissioner of city’ A’
I. India desires to achieve the target of eco- Assumptions:
nomic development. I. The municipal office is not competent to
II. It is possible for India to earn more foreign effect good, civic administration.
exchange. II. Good civic governance is a matter of col-
32. Statement: “As you want to succeed in life, lective will and effort of the people and ad-
you must work hard.” A’ tells ‘B’. ministration.
Assumptions: 38. Statement: To Investigate the murder of the
I. ‘B’ is capable of doing hard work. lone resident of a flat, the police interrogated
II. All those who have worked hard have suc- the domestic servant, the watchman of the
ceeded in life. multistoried buildings and the liftman.
33. Statement: The nutritional status of children Assumptions:
in India is better compared to that in other I. The domestic servant, Watchman and the
developing countries. liftman can give a clue about the suspect-
Assumptions: ed murder.
I. It is not possible to estimate nutritional re- II. Generally in such cases the persons
quirement of children in other countries. known to the resident is directly or indi-
II. India can become a developed country. rectly involved in the murder.
34. Statement: He teaches behavioral science 39. Statement: If the city bus which runs be-
but see how he behaves with others? tween Cheka Naka and Vande Park is ex-
tended to Shramnagar, it will be convenient. -
Assumptions:
Appeal of residents of Cheka Naka to the city
I. Our behaviour is controlled by others.
bus company.
II. One is expected to follow what one preach-
Assumptions:
es.
I. The convenience of the city bus company
 is much more important than the needs of of the metropolis as per the desired parame-
the consumers. ters.
II. The city bus company is indifferent to the Assumptions:
aspirations of the residents of Shram na- I. It is possible to determine the smoke lev-
gar. els.
40. Statement: Desirable and qualified candi- II. A committed government can carry forward
dates should submit their application form welfare measures for its people.
along with the requisite qualifications and their 45. Statement: Last century was the century of
biodata. - An advertisement for admission. fundamental rights and let the forthcoming
Assumptions: century become that of excellence. - An ap-
I. Merely having qualification and aptitude for peal from a noted lawyer
the job does not make a person suitable Assumptions:
for the job. I. Every century should be marked for a par-
II. Many candidates shall apply because they ticular purpose.
are interested in the job. II. The human race is ready to focus its at-
41. Statement: It has been felt that at a time tention on aiming at excellence in every
when the airline 4 faces tough competition sphere of life .
and is passing through critical economic con- 46. Statement: “To reduce the oil pool deficit it
ditions, the remaining higher posts should be has been decided to hike the prices of diesel
opened for outside professionals instead of and petrol.”- The spokesman of the govern-
filling them up with insider applicants. ment
Assumptions: Assumptions:
I. The internal applicants only aspire for I . The amount earned by this increase may
promotion without contributing much to the be substantial enough to reduce the defi-
organisation. cit.
II. It is most likely that problems of the airline II. There may be widespread protests against
would be solved by experienced profession- the price hike.
als. 47. Statement: The X passenger car manufac-
42. Statement: KLM company has decided to turing company announced a sharp reduc-
issue debentures to mop up resources. tion in the prices of their luxury cars.
Assumptions: Assumptions:
I. KLM company has already explored other I. There may be an increase in the sale of
sources to collect resources. their luxury cars.
II. There are very few competitors in the mar- II. Other such car manufacturers may also
ket for the products of KLM company. reduce their prices.
43. Statements: “Tenders are invited from reput- 48. Statement: A foreign film producer rendered
ed contractors for pre-qualification.” - The ten- his apology before Indian society for misin-
der notice of a Public sector company. terpreting an Indian epic.
Assumptions: Assumptions:
I. The company seeks to do quality business. I. Indians are very sensitive to the misinter-
II. The company expects contractual and pretation of their epics.
competitive rates for its work. II. It is possible to derive wrong meaning from
44. Statements: The state government ‘X’ is com- the epic.
mitted to restrict smoke levels on the roads
49. Statement: Lalit’s mother instructed him to II. The striking employees may withdraw their
return home by train if it rains heavily. agitation with immediate effect and start
Assumptions: working.
I. Lalit may not be able to decide himself if it 54. Statement: The head of the organisation con-
rains heavily. gratulated the entire staff in his speech for
their sincere effort to bring down the deficit
II. The trains may ply even if it rains heavily.
and urged them to give their best for attaining
50. Statement: The Government of India has de- a more profitable position in future.
cided to start a track II dialogue with its neigh-
Assumptions:
bour to reduce tension in the area.
I. The employees may get motivated and
Assumptions:
maintain and if possible enhance their
I. The neighbouring country may agree to par- present level of work.
ticipate in the track II dialogue. II. The employees may now relax and slow
II. The people involved in track II dialogue may down in their day-to-day work as there is
be able to persuade their respective Gov- no immediate threat of huge deficit.
ernments. 55. Statement: “Private Property, trespassers will
51. Statement: The host in one of the popular be prosecuted” - A notice on a plot of land.
TV programmes announced that the chan- Assumptions:
nel will contact the viewers between 6.00 a.m. I. The passerby may read the notice and may
and 8.00 p.m. on week- days and the lucky not tresspass.
ones will be given fabulous prizes.
II. The people are scared of prosecution and,
Assumptions: therefore, never tresspass.
I. The people may remain indoors to receive 56. Statement: The government has set up a fact
the phone call. finding mission to look into the possible rea-
II. More people may start watching the pro- sons for the recent violence in the area.
gramme. Assumptions:
52. Statement: The ‘X’ group of employees’ as- I. The mission may be able to come up with
sociation have opposed Voluntary Retirement credible information about the incidents.
Scheme to the employees of some organi- II. The people in the area may cooperate with
sations. the mission and come forward to give de-
Assumptions: tailed information related to the incidents.
I. Only those employees who are not efficient 57. Statement: An advertisement: If you want to
may opt for the scheme. follow the footprints of an ideal leader, wear
II. The response of the employees may be ‘X’ brand of shoes.
lukewarm towards the scheme and it may Assumptions:
not benefit the organisation to the desired I. Most people like to become ideal leaders.
level. II. One can’t become ideal leader unless one
53. Statement: In view of the statement on the wears ‘X’ brand of shoes.
ongoing strike of work by the employees, the 58. Statement: Every citizen must be commit-
government has agreed to work out an ted to the social cause; if he is not, his citi-
effective social security programme. zenship should be cancelled.
Assumptions: Assumptions:
I. The striking employees may not be satis- I. It is possible to find out whether a citizen
fied with the announcement and continue is committed to the social cause or not.
the agitation. II. Citizenship of any citizen can be cancelled.
59. Statement: An advertisement: Now you can II. The people will like to enjoy the comfort-
own a new car in just Rs 1,999 per month. able environment while drinking coffee with
Assumption: snacks.
I. People do not want to buy used cars. 65. Statement: Railway officials have started ten
II. Most people can afford to pay Rs 1,999 new trains and increased the frequency of
per month for a new car. fourteen running trains.
60. Statement: Beware of dogs. Our dogs do Assumptions:
not bark but they are trained to distinguish I. The existing trains are not sufficient to pro-
between genuine guests and Intruders. vide accommodation to all passengers.
Assumptions: II. The new and additional trains would have
I. Barking dogs rarely bite. sufficient passengers so that they will be
II. Our dogs could be dangerous for intruders. economically viable.
61. Statement: Without reforming the entire ad- 66. Statement: The Government has decided to
ministrative system, we cannot eradicate overhaul the structure of school fee by linking
corruption and prejudice from the society. the school fee with the incomes of parents.
Assumptions: Assumptions:
I. The existence of corruption and prejudice I. Parents will furnish correct information
is good. about their incomes to schools.
II. There is enough flexibility to change the II. Parents will agree to pay the fee after the
administrative system. overhauling of the fee structure.
62. Statement: The regulatory authority has set 67. Statement: “Learn computer at no cost and
up a review committee to find out the rea- make your life more meaningful.”-An adver-
sons for unstable stock prices. tisement
Assumptions: Assumptions:
I. The investors may regain confidence in I People prefer to join courses without any
stock market by this decision. fees.
II. The review committee has the expertise II. Knowledge in computer makes life more
to find out the causes for volatility in the meaningful.
stock market. 68. Statement: The government has decided to
63. Statement: “Get rid of your past for future, launch food for-work programme in all the
get our new generation fridge at a discount in drought-affected areas.
exchange of old.” An advertisement Assumptions:
Assumptions: I. The government has the machinery to im-
I. The sales of the new fridge may increase plement the food for work programme in
in the coming months. all the drought affected areas.
II. People prefer to exchange future with past. II. There is enough food in stock to imple-
64. Statement: The multinational fast food chains ment the programmes successfully.
are opening up a large number of Plus Coffee 69. Statement: The head of the organisation has
Shops with piped modem music in different decided to reward those employees who will
cities of India and these are serving various help reducing expenditure substantially by
snacks with coffee. suggesting innovative techniques.
Assumptions: Assumptions:
I. A large number of persons may become I. The employees may be able to come out
regular customers of these coffee shops. with innovative ideas.
 II. The employees may be encouraged to II. The Army can take up works other than
apply their mind to earn the reward. war also.
70. Statement: The civic authority has advised 73. Statement: His recent investment in the
the residents in the area to use mosquito re- shares of company ‘A’ is only a gamble.
pellents or sleep inside nets as a large num- Assumptions:
ber of people are suffering from malaria. I. He may incur loss on his investment.
Assumptions: II. He may gain from his investment.
I. Local residents have enough money to ar- 74. Statement: Government should deploy the
range for the repellents or nets. Army at least this year for the rehabilitation of
II. People may ignore and continue to get people affected by cyclone because cyclone
mosquito bites as they have other press- visits suddenly.
ing needs. Assumptions:
71. Statement: “If you are intelligent, we are the I. The Army should be deployed for all such
right people for improving your performance.”- sudden incidents.
An advertisement of a coaching class. II. Some precautionary plan is being made
Assumptions: to prevent destruction caused by cyclone.
I. Brilliant students prefer to join coaching 75. Statement: It is not true always that the
classes. adoption of latest technology ensures in-
II. Coaching classes help the students im- creased productivity and capacity.
prove their performance. Assumptions:
72. Statement: The Government should engage I. It is possible to prove that increased pro-
the Army for the rapid rehabilitation of people ductivity and capacity are due to adoption
affected by the cyclone. of latest technology.
Assumptions: II. The productivity and capacity can be in-
I. Only the Army can rehabilitate the people creased by discarding latest technology.
affected by the cyclone quickly.

ANSWERS AND EXPLANATIONS

1.2; I is not implicit because it talks about a experience. II is implicit because educa-
subject, not the author. II is implicit because tion is very important in equipping the chil-
when we say that a book is for a particular dren.
target segment, we assume that such a 5.5; Both the assumptions are implicit because
target segment exists. of the need felt for a shopping complex in
2. 1; I is implicit: how else can helping the poor the colony itself.
be a service? II is not implicit because not 6. 1; The term ‘which you were unable to pre-
all human beings are in the “service” busi- pare earlier’ clearly means even though the
ness. user knows the procedure of some special
3.2; I is not implicit because the statement is preparation, he does not have a proper oven
based only on what happens in India. II is to cook. Hence I is implicit. The statement
implicit because of the concern shown by assumes that ‘X’ can cook tasty dishes but
the statement. does not rule out all other ovens from doing
4.2; I is not implicit because we don’t know so.
whether the statement is based on past 7. 1; Accommodation to only outside candidates
 clearly indicates that local candidates will plicit. Unless the institute were choosy, it
be having their own arrangement for stay. would have welcomed one and all, without
Hence I is implicit. It is no where mentioned imposing any restrictions.
that outside candidates will not be select- 20.2; I is not implicit: Competition from whom?
ed. Hence II is not implicit. There are no such hints in the statement. II
8.5; Providing anything for a solution automati- is implicit: it is this appreciation that has
cally leads to the fact that the provider has propelled the credit card company towards
assumed that neither it will disturb while such an excellent customer service.
working nor it has any adverse side effect, 21. 1; I is implicit; hence the caution “to be frank
and that it will rather promote the work. and objective”. II is not implicit. The state-
9.4 10.2 ment does not hint towards the motive of
11. 1; I is implicit. Because of I, the policy-mak- the report.
ers have acknowledged the services ren- 22.5; I is implicit; that is why the talk of observa-
dered by the voluntary agencies. II is not tional learn ing”. II is also implicit; note the
implicit. Designing and service contribution use of the word merely.
are two different things. 23. 5; I is implicit: it is with this belief that the
12.5; I fit is impossible then why would a nation shopkeeper makes the recommendation.
commit so? Hence I is implicit. The term II is also implicit; that is why the shopkeeper
As a nation used in the statement and then emphasises on “international technology”.
about its commitment for its people con- 24.5; I is implicit. Note that the statement makes
firms II. a distinction between merit and seniority. II
13. 4; As only is used in both the assumptions, is implicit: only when you can determine
none is implicit. something that you make it the basis for
14. 2; I is not implicit. The statement puts it the further decision.
other way round. That is, health results in 25. 2; What we are being told about brilliant stu-
happiness. II is implicit, hence the state- dents does not have anything to do with
ment. mediocre students. Hence I is not implicit.
15.5; Definitely because of assumption I and II But II is implicit. This must be the reason
the publisher has warned in the cover page why the brilliant students do not always
of the book. excel.
16. 5; Sensitivity can be created by the media only 26.5; I is implicit. If the desire were not there,
when it possesses both these attributes. why the statement? II is also implicit; hence
17. 1; I is implicit. The provision would not have the emphasis on “explore all channels”.
existed if there were no likelihood of such 27. 2; I is not implicit. The grievance is against
an act being committed. II is not implicit. the govt, not against the banks. Banks serve
Merely debarring public servants from im- only as a medium for transfer of money. II
munity does not ensure equality for all. is implicit from the phrase “two months
18.3; Higher efficiency will be brought about in ago”.
either the case. When you have good mod- 28.2; I is not implicit in its present form. The au-
els, the environment improves. On the oth- thor assumes mat it is unproductive unless
er hand, even if this not be case, fear of utilised. II is implicit; hence the lament on
being eliminated leads to adaptation in the its underutilisation.
Darwinian fashion. 29. 5; The company is assuming If, that is why it
19.5; I is implicit. That is why the demand for has manufactured the medicine. Why has
qualification and experience. II is also im- the company stressed on the constituents
 and the effect in its advertisement? Defi- plicit for the same reason. You don’t seek
nitely because the company management admission.
is assuming I. 41. 2; The intention of internal applicants can’t be
30. 1; Failure to meet the demands is possible assumed, from the given statement. II is
only when the demands have been raised implicit; that is why they want to recruit out-
in the first place. Hence I is implicit. II may side professionals.
be a conclusion but not an assumption. 42. 1; Whenever a decision is taken by the com-
3 1.5; I is implicit. Tools for an objective are talked pany it goes’ through every aspect thread-
about only when the desire for such an ob- bare. Hence I is implicit. Debentures can
jective exists. II is implicit because it makes be issued even when there are a large num-
no sense to talk of something without the ber of competitors. Hence II is not implicit.
existence of its possibility. 43.5; The company’s authority is assuming both
32. 1; ‘A’ is assuming I, that is why he has sug- that is why they have invited tenders from
gested hard work to B. Hence I is implicit. reputed contractors. The term reputed con-
The word All is too strong in II. Hence II is firms I. II is a universal assumption as the
not implicit. principal reason of inviting tenders.
33. 4; Assumption I contradicts the statement. 44.5; The govt has promised to bring down the
Nothing can be assumed about the scale of smoke level because it is possible to de-
becoming developed. Hence II is not implicit. termine the level. Hence I is implicit. II is
34.2; I is not implicit. There is no hint regarding implicit because containing pollution is also
who controls our behaviour. II is implicit. The a welfare measure.
statement takes exception at the fact that 45.2
he does not apply to himself what he teach- 46. 1; Any measure is taken with its efficacy in
es. mind. Hence I is implicit. But II is not im-
35.2; I is not implicit. The statement only says plicit because there is nothing in the state-
that the two should go together, not that ment that suggests the fear of a threat.
one results from the other. II is implicit; that 47.3; The company may have either of the two
is why the emphasis On social justice. situations in mind. Generally, reduction in
36. 5; The customer is assuming I that is why he price is expected to lead to increase in
has lodged several complaints of not receiv- sales. Hence I is implicit. Alternatively, it is
ing his telephone bills. As he has informed possible that the decision has been taken
about this to the editor of a daily, he ex- with other manufacturers in mind. In that
pects to correct the system. Hence II. case II may be implicit even without as-
37. 2; The statement does not point to the com- sumption I.
petence of’ anybody. It merely hints at the 48. 5; Why the apology? It is a submission to the
power of co-operation. sensitivity of the Indians. Hence I is implic-
38.5; The police is assuming I that is why they it. II is implicit in the word misinterpreting.
have interrogated them. Hence I is implicit. 49.5; Lalit’s mother is instructing him what course
II is a more generalised form of I. Hence to take if it rains heavily. Clearly, she as-
implicit. sumes his incompetence in taking a deci-
39.4; We are in no position to pass any judg- sion of his own. Hence I is implicit. Return-
ment at present. We may assume these ing by train is possible only when the trains
only if the appeal is rejected. ply. Hence II is implicit.
40.4; I is not implicit because this is an ad for 50. 5; A decision to start any sort of dialogue with
admission, not for a job. II is also not im- one’s neighbour assumes that the neigh-
 bour will also participate in it. Hence I is 63.5; Assumption I is implicit. Why has such ad-
implicit. II is implicit because track II dia- vertisement been published by the adver-
logue can be meaningful only when the re- tisers? Definitely, the advertiser is assum-
spective Govts agree to abide by it. ing I. II is also implicit; that is why advertis-
51. 5; The host of the programme is assuming er advocates doing so.
both. Announcement to distribute fabulous 64.5 65. 5 66. 5 67. 5
prizes has the clear purpose to enhance 68. 5; Both I and II are implicit. The government
the viewership. does not launch its programme unless it
52. 4; The employees’ association is generally assumes that it has the basic infrastruc-
concerned with the welfare of employees ture to implement it.
and not with the benefit of the organisation. 69. 5; Why a reward for a good suggestion? Obvi-
Hence II is not implicit. I, also, is not an ously, authorities are assuming that the re-
assumption. ward will enthuse employees to evolve in-
53.2; 54. 1; novative techniques. Hence, II is implicit.
55. 1; Whenever such notices are displayed it is On the other side, seeking help from em-
assumed that those who are concerned ployees in order to evolve an innovative tech-
with the notice will read the notice and fol- niques implies that employees may have
low the messages in it. Hence I is implicit. the required calibre. Hence, I is also im-
If II were true, it is not necessary to display plicit.
such notices. 70. 1; I is implicit; that is why the civic authorities
56.5; Here both the assumptions are valid. If it are advising so. II is not implicit. No one
were not so, there would be no benefit of gives advice to another unless the former
setting up such mission. assumes that the latter will follow the ad-
57.1; I is implicit; that is why the advertisement vice.
has been given. Second one is absurd. 71.5
58.5; I is obviously implicit. II is also implicit; that 72. 2; Engaging the Army for the rehabilitation
is why cancellation of citizenship has been work by the government implies that the
talked about. government assumes that the Army pos-
59.2; I is vague. But II is implicit because the sesses the required ability to rehabilitate
fixation of amount as Rs 1999 per month the affected people rapidly. Hence, II is im-
must have been done after assuming II. plicit but I is not implicit because of the
60.2; The wording “Beware of dogs” makes II im- word ‘only’.
plicit. 73. 3; Investment in the shares of company’ A’
61.4; I is not implicit. The valid assumption is that has been termed as ‘a gamble’. This im-
the existence of corruption and prejudice plies the speaker must be assuming that
is not desirable. II is also not implicit. The the investment may either incur loss or bear
statement is silent on whether the admin- profit.
istrative system can be reformed. 74. 4; I is not implicit (note the word ‘at least this
62. 5; Why a review committee to find out the rea- year’). II can’t be correlated. Hence, II is
sons for unstable stock prices? Concerned also not implicit.
authority must have assumed I. Hence I is 75. 1; The words ‘not true always’ implies that
implicit. One does not entrust a work to sometimes the move bears positive results.
another unless the former assumes that the Hence, the speaker must be assuming I. II
latter has the efficiency to do that work. is obviously not implicit.
Hence, II is also implicit.