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

Statement:

Lack of stimulation in the first four or five years of life can have adverse consequences. Assumptions: I. A great part of the development of observed intelligence occurs in the earliest years of the life. II. 50 percent of the measurable intelligence at age 17 is already predictable by the age of four.

  1. I only

  2. II only

  3. both I and II

  4. neither I nor II
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

(1) If ‘I’ was not true, the statement would also be negated.

Multiple choice

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

Statement:

The present examination system needs overhauling thoroughly. Assumption: I. The present examination system is obsolete. II. Overhauling results in improvement.

  1. I only

  2. II only

  3. both I and II

  4. neither I nor II
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

(3) If ‘I’ and ‘II’ were not true, the recommendation will not be needed.

Multiple choice

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

Statement:

“Banking services are fine tuned to meet growing business needs”- an advertisement. Assumptions: I. Banking is a part of business activity. II. Industrialists prefer better banking services.

  1. I only

  2. II only

  3. both I and II

  4. neither I nor II
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

(2) Being needed for something does not make it a part, but makes it preferred.

Multiple choice

Directions: The following question contains six statements. Choose the option in which the three statements are logically related i.e. the third can be logically deduced from the first two.

A. Some accusers never plead guilty. B. Anybody guilty can become an accuser. C. The voice of conscience must be heard. D. Any supreme voice must be heard. E. Some accusers are themselves guilty. F. Conscience is the supreme voice.

  1. ABC

  2. FDC

  3. BED

  4. FAE
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

FDC 

Multiple choice

Directions: In the following question, one statement or advertisement is followed by two or three assumptions. On the basis of the statement choose which is/are implicit.

Statement: ''We are feeling pleasure in extending the working hours of our office to 7.30 p.m.'' A general notice by a working office. Assumptions:
I. It would have been done inspite of workers' opposition. II. It was needed to extend the working hours.

  1. Only I is implicit.

  2. Only II is implicit.

  3. Either I or II is implicit.

  4. Neither I nor II is implicit.

  5. Both are implicit.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Only assumption II is implicit because extending working hours requires a valid reason - increased workload, client demands, or organizational needs. Assumption I is not implicit as the notice expresses pleasure, suggesting a positive decision rather than imposition despite opposition. The statement gives no indication of worker resistance.

Multiple choice

Directions: In the following question, one statement or advertisement is followed by two or three assumptions. On the basis of the statement choose which is/are implicit.

Statement: ''If you want to give some advertisement then give it in X-newspaper.'' A says to B. Assumptions: I. B wants to advertise his product. II. X-newspaper is very popular.

  1. Only I is implicit.

  2. Only II is implicit.

  3. Either I or II is implicit.

  4. Neither I nor II is implicit.

  5. Both are implicit.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
E Correct answer
Explanation

Both assumptions are implicit. A would only recommend advertising in X-newspaper if B wanted to advertise (assumption I). The recommendation implies X-newspaper has qualities that make it a good choice, typically meaning it's popular and reaches the target audience (assumption II). The suggestion logically depends on both conditions being true.

Multiple choice

Directions: In the following question, one statement or advertisement is followed by two or three assumptions. On the basis of the statement choose which is/are implicit.

Statement: ''Slogans against smoking in office shoud be put on the notice board.'' An employee in an office suggests. Assumptions: I. The employee felt that his suggestion will be considered. II. People smoke in the office. III. Some people will stop smoking after reading the slogans.

  1. Only I is implicit.

  2. Only I and II are implicit.

  3. Only II and III are implicit.

  4. None is implicit.

  5. All are implicit.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
E Correct answer
Explanation

All three assumptions are implicit. The employee wouldn't suggest putting slogans on the notice board without believing they'd be considered (assumption I). You only put anti-smoking slogans where smoking occurs (assumption II). The purpose of such slogans is behavior change (assumption III). Each assumption follows logically from the act of making the suggestion.

Multiple choice

Directions: In the following question, one statement or advertisement is followed by two or three assumptions. On the basis of the statement choose which is/are implicit.

Statement: ''We must introduce objective type tests to improve our examinations for admission to MBA.'' The chairman of the Admission-Committee tells the committee. Assumptions: I. The admission at present is directly through the interviews. II. The Admission-Committee is desirous of improving the admission examinations. III. The chairman himself is an MBA.

  1. Only I is implicit.

  2. Only II is implicit.

  3. Only I and II are implicit.

  4. Only I and III are implicit.

  5. None is implicit.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The chairman's statement that 'we must introduce objective type tests to improve our examinations' directly implies the Admission-Committee wants to improve the admission process (Assumption II). Assumption I is not implicit because the statement doesn't specify the current admission method. Assumption III is not implicit as nothing suggests the chairman's educational background.

Multiple choice

Directions: In the following question, one statement or advertisement is followed by two or three assumptions. On the basis of the statement choose which is/are implicit.

Statement: The residents of the locality wrote a letter to the Corporation requesting to restore normalcy in the supply of drinking water immediately as the supply at present is just not adequate. Assumptions: I. The Corporation may not take any action on the letter. II. The municipality has enough water to meet the demand. III. The water supply to the area was adequate in the past.

  1. Only II is implicit.

  2. Only III is implicit.

  3. Only I and III are implicit.

  4. Only II and III are implicit.

  5. None of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The residents' request to 'restore normalcy' explicitly assumes the water supply was adequate in the past (Assumption III). For normalcy to be restored, the municipality must have enough water available - the problem is supply distribution, not shortage (Assumption II). Assumption I is not implicit because requesting action doesn't assume inaction.

Multiple choice

Directions: In the following question, one statement or advertisement is followed by two or three assumptions. On the basis of the statement choose which is/are implicit.

Advertisement: ''Wanted a two bedroom flat in the court area for immediate possession.''Assumptions: I. Flats are available in court area. II. Some people will respond to the advertisement. III. It is a practice to give such advertisement.

  1. None is implicit.

  2. Only I and II are implicit.

  3. Only II is implicit.

  4. All are implicit.

  5. None of these
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The advertisement implies that flats are available (otherwise why ask) and that the advertiser expects responses. It is not necessarily a standard practice, just a specific need.

Multiple choice

Directions: In the following question, one statement or advertisement is followed by two or three assumptions. On the basis of the statement choose which is/are implicit.

Statement: A group of friends decided to go for a picnic to Avon during the next holiday season to avoid crowd of people. Assumptions: I. Generally many people do not go to Avon. II. People prefer other spots to Avon. III. Many people do not know about Avon.

  1. All are implicit.

  2. Only II is implicit.

  3. Only I and II are implicit.

  4. None is implicit.

  5. None of these
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Multiple choice

Directions: In the following question, one statement or advertisement is followed by two or three assumptions. On the basis of the statement choose which is/are implicit.

Statement: ''Please issue a circular to all the officers to assemble in the Conference Hall for attending a notice.'' Director tells his Secretary. Assumptions: I. All the officers will follow the instruction. II. Some officers may not attend the meeting.

  1. Only assumption I is implicit.

  2. Only assumption II is implicit.

  3. Either I or II is implicit.

  4. Neither I nor II is implicit.

  5. Both I and II are implicit.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Assumption I is implicit because the Director's instruction assumes compliance - otherwise the circular serves no purpose. Assumption II is NOT implicit because it contradicts the directive; if officers may not attend, the instruction would be framed differently (like 'requesting attendance'). The statement's authoritative nature presumes obedience.

Multiple choice

Directions: In the following question, one statement or advertisement is followed by two or three assumptions. On the basis of the statement choose which is/are implicit.

Statement: Training must be given to all the employees for increasing productivity and profitability. Assumptions: I. Training is essential component of productivity. II. Employees can't function effectively without proper training. III. Profitability and Productivity are supplementary to each other.

  1. None is implicit.

  2. All are implicit.

  3. Only III is implicit.

  4. Either I or II is implicit.

  5. Both I and III are implicit.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

All three assumptions are implicit. I is implicit because the statement directly links training to productivity, implying training is essential. II is implicit because the statement suggests employees cannot achieve desired productivity/profitability without training. III is implicit as the statement treats profitability and productivity as complementary goals that training addresses simultaneously.

Multiple choice

Directions: In the following question, one statement or advertisement is followed by two or three assumptions. On the basis of the statement choose which is/are implicit.

Statement: ''I will like to study the effect of the revision of the pay scale on the workers job satisfaction.'' A said to B. Assumptions: I. A has the capacity to study such work. II. It is possible to measure job satisfaction.

  1. Only I is implicit.

  2. Only II is implicit.

  3. Either I or II is implicit.

  4. Neither I nor II is implicit.

  5. Both are implicit.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
E Correct answer
Explanation

Both assumptions are implicit. I is implicit because A wouldn't propose studying something they lack capacity for - the statement presumes capability. II is implicit because proposing to study job satisfaction assumes it's a measurable phenomenon; otherwise the study would be meaningless. The entire research proposal rests on these premises.

Multiple choice

Directions: In the following questio, one statement or advertisement is followed by two or three assumptions. On the basis of the statement choose which is/are implicit.

Statement: Saroj made an application to the bank for a loan of Rs. 1,80,000 by mortgaging his house to the bank and promised to repay it within five years. Assumptions: I. The bank has a practice of granting loans for Rs. 1,00,000/- and above. II. The bank accepts house as collateral security against such loans.
III. The bank may grant loan to Saroj.

  1. All are implicit.

  2. None is implicit.

  3. Only I and II are implicit.

  4. Only II and III are implicit.

  5. None of these
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

All three assumptions are implicit. I is implicit because Saroj is applying for Rs. 1.8L, suggesting the bank handles such amounts. II is implicit as he's mortgaging his house, showing the bank accepts house collateral. III is implicit because he's applying at all - he assumes there's a possibility of approval. These assumptions underpin the entire loan application.