Statement Based Reasoning

Directions: In the question below, is a statement followed by two assumptions numbered I and II. Consider the statement and decide which of the given assumptions is implicit. Statement: The parents of majority of the students of IIM Ahmedabad have decided to withdraw their wards from the institute to protest against the sharp fee hike. Assumption: I. It is likely that such attempts will make the IIM Ahmedabad authority to rethink the sharp fee hike. II. The institution will be closed after 10^th of June.

Directions: In the question below, is a statement followed by two assumptions numbered I and II. Consider the statement and decide which of the given assumptions is implicit. Statement: In the absence of Ravi, Sunil will be teaching mathematics in AMS. Assumption: I. AMS has only two teachers of mathematics. II. Ravi is better than Sunil.

Directions: In the question below, is a statement followed by two assumptions numbered I and II. Consider the statement and decide which of the given assumptions is implicit. Statement: A Harvard University study raises fresh concerns about the anti-allergy drug Crocin, which is prescribed to patients following antibiotic medication. Compared with other two anti-allergy drugs (one of the three must be prescribed), this study shows that Crocin significantly raises the risk of adverse side effects following antibiotic medication. Assumption: I. There is no risk if one of the two other anti-allergy drugs are administered. II. It is necessary to take an anti-allergy drug after antibiotic medication.

Directions: In the question below is given a statement followed by two assumptions numbered I and II. Consider the statement and decide which of the given assumption is implicit. Statement: It is clear from the past records of the gym that most people who exercise at the gym regularly maintain the perfect correlation between height and weight. Assumption: I. Exercise at the gym is essential for everyone. II. If one wants to have weight according to his height, he should exercise at the gym regularly.

Directions: In the question below is given a statement followed by two assumptions numbered I and II. Consider the statement and decide which of the given assumption is implicit. Statement: “Please switch off your mobile phones while you are in class”, a notice outside a classroom in XYZ. Assumption: I. Every student of XYZ keeps mobile phones. II. Switched on mobile phones might distract the atmosphere of the class.

Directions: In the question below, is a statement followed by two assumptions numbered I and II. Consider the statement and decide which of the given assumptions is implicit. Statement: Children whose mothers eat more Frito Lays during pregnancy have higher motor skills and more athletic capability than those whose mothers eat little, according to a new British study. Assumption: I. Those whose mothers don’t eat Frito Lays have zero motor skills and athletic capability. II. It is essential for pregnant women to have Frito Lays in order to have children with higher motor skills and more athletic capability.

Directions: In the question below, a statement is followed by two assumptions numbered I and II. Consider the statement and decide which of the given assumptions is/are implicit.

Statement: If you have the desire to excel, we have a job for you. Assumptions: I. If you don’t have a desire to excel, you will not get a job with us. II. Every job requires the desire to excel.

Directions: In the question below, is a statement followed by two assumptions numbered I and II. Consider the statement and decide which of the given assumptions is implicit. Statement: India’s contribution to the growing global market of management consultancy may touch $5 billion by 2030, which is 10 per cent of the current export size. Assumption: I. The current export size is $50 billion. II. The current year is 2010.

Directions: In the question below, a statement is followed by two assumptions numbered I and II. Consider the statement and mark your answer as

Statement: “Please submit your fee well before 10^th February”, a notice at a coaching institution. Assumption: I. Unless they are instructed through a notice, a number of students will not submit their fee. II. The institute will be closed after 10^th of August.

Directions: In the question below is a statement followed by two assumptions numbered I and II. Consider the statement and decide which of the given assumptions is/are implicit.

Statement: The telephone department has started going home to home to collect bills. Assumption: I. A substantial number of customers fail to pay their bills in the telephone department. II. There has been a high default rate in the case of telephone bill payments.

Directions: In the following question, a statement is followed by two assumptions I and II. You are to consider the statement and the assumptions that follow, and decide which of the assumption(s) is/are implicit in the statement.

Statement: Education and social changes lead to a steady loss of tradition on people's mind. Assumptions: I. Education and social changes are complementary. II. Traditions can make priceless contribution to society.

Directions: In the following question, a statement is followed by two assumptions I and II. You are to consider the statement and the assumptions that follow, and decide which of the assumption(s) is/are implicit in the statement.

Statement: If water pollution continues at its present rate, it will eventually make oxygen molecules unavailable to water plants. Assumptions: I. Water pollution affects the growth of water plants. II. Water pollution reduces the availability of oxygen in water.

Directions: In the following question, a statement is followed by two assumptions I and II. You are to consider each statement and the assumptions that follow, and decide which of the assumption(s) is/are implicit in the statement.

Statement: “According to me, you should get your child examined by a specialist doctor”, A tells B. Assumptions: I. Specialist doctors are able to diagnose better than ordinary doctors. II. B will certainly not agree with A’s advice.

Directions: In the question, a statement is followed by two courses of action numbered I and II. Assume everything in the statement to be true, and decide which of the suggested course(s) of action logically follow(s) for pursuing. Statement : The prices of foodgrains and vegetables have substantially increased due to prolonged strike call given by the truck owners association. Courses of action : I. The government should immediately make alternative arrangement to ensure adequate supply of foodgrains and vegetables in the market. II. The government should take steps to cancel the licences of all vehicles belonging to the association.