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 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: In the question below a statement is given followed by two assumptions numbered I and II. You have to consider the statement and the assumption given and decide which of the choices about implicitness of assumption is true.

Most of the parents desire to put their children in English medium schools vis-a-vis regional language schools. Assumptions: I. The quality of education in English medium schools is better than that in regional language schools. II. Regional language classrooms are very crowded.

  1. If only assumption I is implicit

  2. If only assumption II is implicit

  3. If neither I nor II is implicit

  4. If both the assumptions are implicit

  5. If either one, but not both has to be implicit
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The statement can be directly linked with I but not with II.

Multiple choice

Directions: In the question below a statement is given followed by two conclusions numbered I and II. You have to assume everything in the statement to be true, then consider the two conclusions together and decide which of them logically follows beyond a reasonable doubt from the information given in the statement.

The government is thinking on a proposal to withdraw tax incentives on popular savings schemes like N.S.C., post/bank deposits etc. I. The government may withdraw tax incentives on these schemes. II. The government may not withdraw tax incentives on these schemes.

  1. If only conclusion I follows

  2. If only conclusion II follows

  3. If either conclusion I or II follows

  4. If both the conclusions follow

  5. If neither of the conclusions follow
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

When the government is contemplating an action, either of the two conclusions has to follow.

Multiple choice

Directions: In the question below a statement is followed by two assumptions numbered I and II. You have to consider the statement and the assumptions and decide which of the choices about implicitness of assumption is true.

Safety and health practices in many Indian companies are well below the international standards. Assumptions: I. International standards of health and safety are ideal and unrealistic. II. Indian organisations do not consider safety and health management as their prime social obligation.

  1. If only assumption I is implicit

  2. If only assumption II is implicit

  3. If neither I nor II is implicit

  4. If both the assumptions are implicit

  5. If either one, but not both has to be implicit
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The statement rates Indian safety and health practices well below international standards. There is no mention in I about India.

Multiple choice

Directions: In the question below a statement is given followed by two assumptions numbered I and II. You have to consider the statement and the assumption given and decide which of the choices about implicitness of assumption is true.

The product 'X' that you have asked for is not with us but can be made available against firm order from you. Implications: I. The product 'X' is not in great demand. II. The product 'X' is out of stock as new model is coming up.

  1. If only assumption I is implicit

  2. If only assumption II is implicit

  3. If neither I nor II is implicit

  4. If both the assumptions are implicit

  5. If either one, but not both, is implicit
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

 I is clearly implicit because the supplier asks for a firm order; II cannot be inferred for there is no mention of new model. Hence it cannot be the correct answer choice.

Multiple choice

Directions: In the following question, a statement is followed by two assumptions I and II. You are to consider each statement and assumption(s) that follow, and decide which of the assumption(s) is/are implicit in the statement. Give answer (1) if only I is implicit; (2) if only II is implicit; (3) if both I and II are implicit; (4) if neither I nor II is implicit; (5) if either I alone or II alone is implicit.

Statement: Education and social changes are complementary, and lead to a steady loss of tradition on people's mind. Assumptions: I. There is a direct relationship between education and social change and decline of tradition on people's mind. II. Traditions can make priceless contribution to society.

  1. (1)

  2. (2)

  3. (3)

  4. (4)

  5. (5)
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

 Indeed the statement depicts a direct relation between the two. Increase in 1 leads to decline in the other.

Multiple choice

Directions: In the following question, a statement is followed by two assumptions I and II. You are to consider each statement and assumption(s) that follow, and decide which of the assumption(s) is/are implicit in the statement. Give answer (1) if only I is implicit; (2) if only II is implicit; (3) if both I and II are implicit; (4) if neither I nor II is implicit; (5) if either I alone or II alone is implicit. Statement: A few people demanded one-man-one-post in the case of the minister, for strengthening the party and for efficient administration. Assumptions: I. No human being can be efficient in two spheres. II. A person attending to only administration or party work will be able to do much.

  1. (1)

  2. (2)

  3. (3)

  4. (4)

  5. (5)
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

 'For strengthening the party and for efficient administration' is the clue. Hence, (2) is correct.