Reasoning

Statement Based Reasoning

280 Questions

Test your logical reasoning skills with these statement based questions covering assumptions and courses of action. You must critically analyze administrative decisions and implicit premises. These topics are a staple in the reasoning sections of IBPS banking, SSC, and government recruitment exams.

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Statement Based Reasoning Questions

Multiple choice

Directions: A statement is given followed by two assumptions numbered I and II. An assumption is something supposed or taken for granted. You have to consider the statement and the following assumptions to decide which of the assumptions is/are implicit in the statement.

Statement: The government has set up a fact-finding mission to look into the possible reasons for the recent violence in the area. Assumptions: I. The mission may be able to come up with credible information about the incident. II. The people in the area may cooperate with the mission and come forward to give detailed information related to the incident.

  1. Only assumption I is implicit.

  2. Only assumption II is implicit.

  3. Either assumption I or II is implicit.

  4. Both I and II are implicit.

  5. Neither I nor II is implicit.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Here, both the assumptions are valid. If it were not so, there would be no benefit of setting up such a mission.

Multiple choice

Directions: A statement is given followed by two assumptions numbered I and II. An assumption is something supposed or taken for granted. You have to consider the statement and the following assumptions to decide which of the assumptions is/are implicit in the statement.

Statement: The civic authority has advised the residents in an area to use mosquito repellents or sleep inside nets as large number of people are suffering from malaria. Assumptions: I. Local residents have enough money to arrange for the repellents or nets. II. People may ignore and continue to get mosquito bites as they have other pressing needs.

  1. Only assumption I is implicit.

  2. Only assumption II is implicit.

  3. Either assumption I or II is implicit.

  4. Neither assumption I nor II is implicit.

  5. Both the assumptions I and II are implicit.

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

I is implicit; that is why the civic authorities are advising so. II is not implicit. No one gives advice to another unless the former assumes that the latter will follow the advice.

Multiple choice

Directions: A statement is given followed by two assumptions numbered I and II. An assumption is something supposed or taken for granted. You have to consider the statement and the following assumptions to decide which of the assumptions is/are implicit in the statement.

Statement: If you are intelligent, we are right people for improving your performance. -- An advertisement of a coaching class. Assumptions: I. Brilliant students may prefer to join coaching classes. II. Coaching classes help students improve their performance.

  1. Only assumption I is implicit.

  2. Only assumption II is implicit.

  3. Either assumption I or II is implicit.

  4. Neither assumption I nor II is implicit.

  5. Both the assumptions I and II are implicit.

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
E Correct answer
Explanation

Here, both the assumptions are valid. Brilliant and intelligent are synonyms. "Improving your performance" is explicitly mentioned in the statement. 

Multiple choice

Directions: The given statement is followed by two assumptions numbered I and II. An assumption is something supposed or taken for granted. You have to consider the statement and the following assumptions to decide which of the assumptions is/are implicit.

Statement: The X-airlines has decided to increase the passenger fare by 15 percent with immediate effect. Assumptions: I. The demand for seats of the X-airlines may remain unchanged even after the hike in fare. II. Other airline companies may also hike the passenger fares.

  1. Only assumption I is implicit.

  2. Only assumption II is implicit.

  3. Either assumption I or II is implicit.

  4. Neither assumption I nor II is implicit.

  5. Both the assumptions I and II are implicit.

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

I is implicit. II may or may not be implicit.

Multiple choice

Directions: A statement is given followed by two assumptions numbered I and II. An assumption is something supposed or taken for granted. You have to consider the statement and the following assumptions to decide which of the assumptions is/are implicit in the statement.

Statement: Multinational fast food chains are opening up a large number of Plus Coffee Shops with piped modern music in different cities of India and these are serving various snacks with coffee. Assumptions: I. A large number of people may become regular customers of these coffee shops. II. People will like to enjoy the comfortable environment while drinking coffee with snacks.

  1. Only assumption I is implicit.

  2. Only assumption II is implicit.

  3. Either assumption I or II is implicit.

  4. Both the assumptions I and II are implicit.

  5. Neither assumption I nor II is implicit.

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

When a shop is established with some new features, it assumes that those features will attract customers. No business will set shop unless there is an expectation of a ‘large’ clientele. Hence, both I and II are implicit.

Multiple choice

Directions: A statement is followed by two assumptions numbered I and II. Decide which of the given assumptions is/are implicit in the statement.

Statement: Railway officials have started ten new trains and increased the frequency of fourteen running trains. Assumptions: I. The existing trains are not sufficient to provide accommodation to all the passengers. II. The new and additional trains would have sufficient passengers, so that they will be economically viable.

  1. Only assumption I is implicit.

  2. Only assumption II is implicit.

  3. Either assumption I or II is implicit.

  4. Both assumptions I and II are implicit.

  5. Neither assumption I nor II is implicit.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

 

Multiple choice

Directions: A statement is given followed by two assumptions numbered I and II. An assumption is something supposed or taken for granted. You have to consider the statement and the following assumptions to decide which of the assumptions is implicit in the statement.

Statement: Bank 'A' has announced reduction of half percentage on the interest rate on retail lending with immediate effect. Assumptions: I. Other banks may also reduce the retail lending rates to be in competition. II. Bank 'A' may be able to attract more customers for availing retail loans.

  1. Only assumption I is implicit.

  2. Only assumption II is implicit.

  3. Either assumption I or II is implicit.

  4. Neither assumption I nor II is implicit.

  5. Both the assumptions I and II are implicit.

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Why did bank 'A' reduce the interest rate on retail lending? The step taken by the bank must be aimed at generating more revenue. Hence, II must be assumed I may or may not be an assumption. Hence, I is not implicit.

Multiple choice

Directions: A statement is given followed by two assumptions numbered I and II. An assumption is something supposed or taken for granted. You have to consider the statement and the following assumptions to decide which of the assumptions is/are implicit in the statement.

Statement: The government has decided to hold the employers responsible for deducting tax at source for all their employees. Assumptions: I. The employers may still not arrange to deduct tax at source for their employees. II. The employees may not allow the employers to deduct tax at source.

  1. Only assumption I is implicit.

  2. Only assumption II is implicit.

  3. Either assumption I or II is implicit.

  4. Neither assumption I nor II is implicit.

  5. Both assumptions I and II are implicit.

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

When decisions are taken, assumption is something positive. It is assumed that various sections would facilitate the implementation of the decision. The employers are duly bound by the government's directive and so are the employees. Hence, neither is implicit.

Multiple choice

Directions: A statement is given followed by two assumptions numbered I and II. An assumption is something supposed or taken for granted. You have to consider the statement and the following assumptions to decide which of the assumptions is/are implicit in the statement.

Statement: The regulatory authority has set up a review committee to find out the reasons for unstable stock prices. Assumptions: I. The investors may regain confidence in the stock market by this decision. II. The review committee has the expertise to find out the causes for volatility in the stock market.

  1. Only assumption I is implicit.

  2. Only assumption II is implicit.

  3. Either assumption I or II is implicit.

  4. Both assumptions I and II are implicit.

  5. Neither assumption I nor II is implicit.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Why a review committee is established to find out the reasons for unstable stock prices? Concerned authority must have assumed I. Hence, I is implicit. One does not entrust a work to another unless the former assumes that the latter has the efficiency to do that work. Hence, II is also implicit.

Multiple choice

Directions: A statement is given followed by two assumptions numbered I and II. An assumption is something supposed or taken for granted. You have to consider the statement and the following assumptions to decide which of the assumptions is implicit in the statement.

Statement: The government has decided to overhaul the structure of school fee by linking the school fee with the incomes of parents. Assumptions: I. Parents will furnish right information about their incomes to schools. II. Parents will agree to pay the fee after the overhauling of the fee structure.

  1. Only assumption I is implicit.

  2. Only assumption II is implicit.

  3. Either assumption I or II is implicit.

  4. Neither assumption I nor II is implicit.

  5. Both the assumptions I and II are implicit.

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
E Correct answer
Explanation

Both I and II are implicit, as the government assumes to get right information and the decision to be accepted than only it will take decision based upon the information.

Multiple choice

Directions: A statement is given followed by two assumptions numbered I and II. An assumption is something supposed or taken for granted. You have to consider the statement and the following assumptions to decide which of the assumptions is implicit in the statement.

Statement: The 'M' Cooperative Housing Society has put up a notice at its gate that salespersons are not allowed inside the society. Assumptions: I. All the salespersons will away from the 'M' Cooperative Housing Society. II. The security guard posted at the gate may be able to stop the salespersons entering the society.

  1. Only assumption I is implicit.

  2. Only assumption II is implicit.

  3. Either assumption I or II is implicit.

  4. Neither assumption I nor II is implicit.

  5. Both the assumptions I and II are implicit.

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

When a notice is given by an organisation to a group of persons, the former assumes that the latter will follow it. Hence, I is implicit.

Multiple choice

Directions: In the given question, a statement is followed by two assumptions numbered I and II. An assumption is something supposed or taken for granted. You have to consider the statement and the following assumptions to decide which of the assumptions is/are implicit in the statement.

Statement: The Union Government has decided to withdraw existing tax relief on various small savings schemes in a phased manner to augment its tax collection. Assumptions: I. People may still continue to keep money in small savings schemes and also pay taxes. II. The total tax collection may increase substantially.

  1. Only assumption I is implicit.

  2. Only assumption II is implicit.

  3. Either assumption I or II is implicit.

  4. Neither assumption I nor II is implicit.

  5. Both assumptions I and II are implicit.

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Assumption I is not implicit. It is assumed that people will pay taxes. That is why II is implicit. But the government does not necessarily assume that people will continue with these schemes. It may discourage people to continue with these schemes.

Multiple choice

Directions: A statement is given followed by two assumptions numbered I and II. An assumption is something supposed or taken for granted. You have to consider the statement and the following assumptions to decide which of the given assumptions is/are implicit in the statement.

Statement: Every citizen must be committed to the social cause; if he is not, his citizenship should be cancelled. Assumptions: I. It is possible to find out whether a citizen is committed to the social cause or not. II. Citizenship of any citizen can be cancelled.

  1. Only assumption I is implicit.

  2. Only assumption II is implicit.

  3. Either assumption I or II is implicit.

  4. Both assumptions I and II are implicit.

  5. Neither assumption I nor II is implicit.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

I is obviously implicit. II is also implicit. That is why, cancellation of citizenship has been talked about.

Multiple choice

Directions: A statement is given followed by two assumptions numbered I and II. An assumption is something supposed or taken for granted. You have to consider the statement and the following assumptions to decide which of the assumptions is implicit in the statement.

Statement: An advertisement: Now you can own a new car in just Rs. 1,999 per month. Assumptions: I. People do not want to buy used cars. II. Many people can afford to pay Rs. 1,999 per month for a new car.

  1. Only assumption I is implicit.

  2. Only assumption II is implicit.

  3. Either assumption I or II is implicit.

  4. Neither assumption I nor II is implicit.

  5. Both the assumptions I and II are implicit.

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

I is vague. The purpose of the advertisement is only to make the new car suit the buyer's pocket. But II is implicit because the fixation of amount as Rs. 1999 per month must have been one after assuming II.

Multiple choice

Directions: Read the passage/argument and answer the question that follows it.

According to the World Health Organisation, for India as a whole, the average Health Status Index is 550 (a composite index calculated by it), but children born in Punjab will have an average index of 900, and those born in Goa, 850. If a child is born in Punjab, therefore, it would have much better health than if it were born in Goa.

Which of the following, if true, would most seriously weaken the conclusion drawn in the passage?

  1. Health experts do not believe that moving to Punjab will substantially improve the average Goan’s health status.

  2. The Goan government has alleged that the health statistics given for the state are flawed.

  3. The better health ascribed to Punjab’s current population is mostly due to genetic reasons.

  4. Forty percent of all Goans are having a health index of more than 1000 points.

  5. Most Punjabis have a diet better than most others across the rest of the country.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

In the context of facts and figures, opinions hardly matter. Therefore, option (1), which talks of the health experts’ opinion, is ruled out. Pay careful attention to the word flawed in option (2), which could go either way to the advantage or disadvantage of the true position in respect of Goa. Besides, it is an allegation, not a proven fact. Option (4) is again wrong as we are talking of the viability of moving to Punjab to improve one’s health. The fact of 40% Goans having a health index of 1000+ points, does not negate the conclusion given to us, which basically focuses on Punjab. So it is irrelevant. (5), in fact, tends to give us one of the logical reasons for the Punjabis’ better health, while on the other hand, we would like to prove that moving to Punjab will do no good to one’s health. The job is done very well by option (3), which reveals that genes are responsible for better health in Punjab. Consequently, if someone lacks those genes, going there would be hardly useful at all.