Reasoning

Statement Based Reasoning

216 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 implicit in the statement.

Statement: In view of the statement on the ongoing strike by the employees, the government has agreed to work out an effective social security programme. Assumptions: I. The striking employees may not be satisfied with the announcement and continue the agitation. II. The striking employees may withdraw their agitation with immediate effect and start working.

  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

Assuming II only, the government has agreed to work out an effective social security programme.

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 head of the organisation congratulated the entire staff in his speech for their sincere effort to bring down the deficit and urged them to give their best for attaining a more profitable position in future. Assumptions: I. The employees may get motivated and maintain, and if possible, enhance their present level of work. II. The employees may now relax and slow down in their day-to-day work as there is no immediate threat of huge deficit.

  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

To motivate the employees for the enhancement of their work, the head of the organisation congratulated the entire staff in his speech and appreciated their effort.

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 head of the organisation has decided to reward those employees who will help reducing expenditure substantially by suggesting innovative techniques. Assumptions: I. The employees may be able to come out with innovative ideas. II. The employees may be encouraged to apply their mind to earn the reward.

  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

Why a reward for a good suggestion? Obviously, authorities are assuming that the reward will motivate employees to evolve innovative techniques. Hence, II is implicit. On the other side, seeking help from employees to in order to evolve innovative techniques implies that employees may have the required caliber. Hence, I 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/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 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. 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. The very purpose seems to be to restore the market confidence. But we can't derive from the statement whether the review committee is administrative or technical. If it is administrative, it will need to be assisted by people in the thick of things. So, II need not be true.

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 launch food-for-work programme in all the drought affected areas. Assumptions: I. The government has the machinery to implement the food-for-work programme in all the drought affected areas. II. There is enough food in stock to implement the programme successfully.

  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

Both I and II are implicit. The government does not launch its programme unless it assumes that it has the basic infrastructure to implement it.

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: Learn computer at no cost and make your life more meaningful. – An advertisement. Assumptions: I. People prefer to join courses without any fees. II. Knowledge of computer makes life more meaningful.

  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

The idea behind facilitating learning computer at no cost is aimed at attracting learners. Hence, I is implicit. II is also an assumption; that is why the advertisement advocates learning computer.

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: An advertisement - “If you want to follow the footprints of an ideal leader, wear 'X' brand of shoes.” Assumptions: I. Most people like to become ideal leaders. II. One cannot become an ideal leader unless one wears 'X' brand of shoes.

  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
A Correct answer
Explanation

Assumption I is implicit, which is why the advertisement has been given. The second one is absurd.

Multiple choice

Directions: In the 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: Get rid of your past for the future and get our new generation fridge at a discount in exchange of the old one. (An advertisement) Assumptions: I. The sales of the new fridge may increase in the coming months. II. People prefer to exchange future with past.

  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

Assumption I is implicit. Why has such advertisement been published by the advertiser? Definitely, the advertiser is assuming I. II is also implicit; that is why the advertiser advocates doing so. If II was not assumed, the very purpose of the statement “Get rid of your past for the future” will stand defeated.

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: Our bank provides all your banking requirements at one location. – An advertisement of a bank. Assumptions: I. Customers prefer to carry out all banking transactions at one place. II. People may get attracted by the advertisement and carry out their transactions with this bank.

  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

Generally, an advertisement is given to attract customers. Hence, assumption II is implicit. The advertisement mentions some features. Why will the mentioned features attract the customer? Statement I replies this and hence, I must be assumed.

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 'X' group of employees’ association has opposed Voluntary Retirement Scheme to the employees of some organisations. Assumptions: I. Only those employees who are not efficient may opt for the scheme. II. The response of the employees may be lukewarm towards the scheme and it may not benefit the organisation to the desired level.

  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
D Correct answer
Explanation

The employees' association is concerned with the welfare of employees, and not with benefit of the organisation. Hence, II is not implicit. I also is not an assumption.

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.