Logical Reasoning - Statement and Assumption
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.
Statement: The higher echelons of any organization are expected to be models of observational learning and should not be considered as merely sources of reward and punishments.
Assumptions:
- Employees are likely to be sensitive enough to learn by observing the behaviour of their bosses.
- Normally bosses are considered as sources of reward and punishment.
Statement: The new education policy envisages major modifications in the education system.
Assumptions:
- Present education system is inconsistent with national needs.
- Present education system needs change.
Statement: "Fly X airways whenever you decide to go places. Our fares are less than train fares."- An advertisement.
Assumptions:
- People prefer to travel by air when the fares are reasonable.
- The fares of other airlines are costlier than those of X airways.
Statement: "The programme will start at 6 p.m. but you can come there up to 7 p.m. or so and still there is no problem."
Assumptions:
- The programme will continue even after 7 p.m.
- The programme may not even start by that time.
Statement: An advertisement: If you want to follow the footprints of an ideal leader, wear 'X' brand of shoes.
Assumptions:
- Most people like to become ideal leaders.
- One can't become ideal leader unless one wears X brand of shoes.