Exercise :: Statement and Assumption - Section 3
In each question below is given a statement followed by two assumptions numbered I and II. You have to consider the statement and the following assumptions and decide which of the assumptions is implicit in the statement.
Give answer
- (A) If only assumption I is implicit
- (B) If only assumption II is implicit
- (C) If either I or II is implicit
- (D) If neither I nor II is implicit
- (E) If both I and II are implicit.
| 36. | Statement: Do not copy our software without our permission - A notice. Assumptions:
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Answer: Option E Explanation: Since the notice warns one against copying software without permission, it is evident that software can be copied. So, I is implicit. Also, the warning is given with the motive that no one dares to copy the software. So, II is also implicit.
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| 37. | Statement: Retired persons should not be appointed for executive posts in other organisations. Assumptions:
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Answer: Option D Explanation: Since both I and II do not follow from the statement, so neither of them is implicit.
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| 38. | Statement: "In my absence, I request you to look after the affairs of our company." - B tells C. Assumptions:
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Answer: Option B Explanation: C's response to B's request cannot be deduced from the statement. So, I is not implicit. Also, B wishes to authorise C to look after the company in his absence. This means that C is capable of handling the affairs. So, II is implicit.
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| 39. | Statement: An announcement: Passengers in their own interest are advised to fasten their seat belts while seated in the trolley of the ropeway. Assumptions:
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Answer: Option E Explanation: The stress on 'in their own interest' in the statement indicates that people should use seat belts for their own safety. So, I is implicit. Besides, the announcement has been made to caution passengers to be careful if they want to enjoy a safe ride. So, II is also implicit.
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| 40. | Statement: "Banking services are fine tuned to meet growing business needs," - An advertisement. Assumptions:
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Answer: Option E Explanation: According to the statement, banking is associated with business activity. So, I is implicit. Banking is adjusted in a way to promote business needs. This means that business is promoted by better banking. So, II is also implicit.
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