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Statement And Assumption
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Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer :

Statement : "Present day education is in shambles and the country is going to the dogs."

Assumptions :
I. A good education system is essential for the well-being of a nation.
II. A good education alone is sufficient for the well-being of a nation.

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Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer :

Statement : If the city bus which runs between Ram Nagar and Sant Colony is extended to Vasant Vihar, it will be convenient. - Appeal of residents of Ram Nagar to the city bus company.

Assumptions :
I. The convenience of the city bus company is much more important than the needs of the consumers.
II. The city bus company is indifferent to the aspirations of the residents of Sant Colony.

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Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer :

Statement : If Rajan has finished reading the instructions, then let him begin the activities accordingly.

Assumptions :
I. Rajan would understand the instructions.
II. Rajan is capable of performing the activities.

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Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer :

Statement : The civic authority appealed to the people for reduction in usage of water as there may be an acute shortage during the coming weeks.

Assumptions :
I. There will be no rain in recent future.
II. The people are ready to follow the advice of the civic authority.

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Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer :

Statement : "Everyone desires to buy a personal computer", statement of a college student.

Assumptions :
I. Personal computers are not a need but a luxury.
II. Use of personal computers improves quality of skill.

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Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer :

Statement : "It has become a necessity to computerize all the functions of our Institute to maintain the present position." - A statement of the Director of XYZ Institute.

Assumptions :
I. Unless computerized, the Institute will fall behind the race.
II. The functions of the Institute are too complex to be handled manually.

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Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer :

Statement : The product X that you have asked for is not with us but can be made available against firm order from you.

Assumptions :
I. The product X is not in great demand.
II. The product X is out of stock as new model is coming up.

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Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer :

Statement : "X air-conditioner - the largest selling name with the largest range." - An advertisement.

Assumptions :
I. X air-conditioner is the only one with wide variations.
II. There is a demand of air-conditioners in the market.

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Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer :

Statement : Ministry has announced an economic package to support the voluntary organisations. - An official notice.

Assumptions :
I. Voluntary organisations do not need such support.
II. Government was not supporting the voluntary organisations earlier.

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Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer :

Statement : "Though the candidates have been instructed to bring pencils, yet provide some pencils with each invigilator." - An instruction to test administration staff.

Assumptions :
I. Pencils are in short supply.
II. All the candidates will bring the pencil.

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Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer :

Statement : "If you want timely completion of work, provide independent cabins," - An employee tells the Director of a Company.

Assumptions :
I. There are not enough cabins.
II. Other's presence hinders timely completion of work.

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Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer :

Statement : No regular funds have been provided for welfare activities in this year's budget of the factory.

Assumptions :
I. The factory does not desire to carry out welfare this year.
II. Budgetary provision is necessary for carrying put welfare activities.

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Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer :

Statement : The host in one of the popular T.V. programmes announced that the channel will contact the viewers between 9.00 a.m. to 6.00 p.m. on weekdays and the lucky ones will be given fabulous prizes.

Assumptions :
I. The people may remain indoors to receive the phone call.
II. More people may start watching the programme.

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Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer :

Statement : The electric supply corporation has decided to open a few more collection centers in the business district area.

Assumptions :
I. The people in the area may welcome the decision.
II. Henceforth there may be less time required by the customers for paying electricity bill.

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Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer :

Statement : "A visit of school children to forest to widen their knowledge of natural resources has been arranged." - A notice in the school.

Assumptions :
I. Forests are full of natural resources.
II. Children are likely to learn from their interaction with the new environment.

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Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer :

Statement : There is no reason to rule out the possibility of life on Mars. Therefore the exploration of that planet has to be undertaken.

Assumptions :
I. There is life on Mars.
II. The search for life is the sufficient reason for space exploration.

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Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer :

Statement : Use PVC pipes which have 10 years longer life to any other.

Assumptions :
I. People prefer only those pipes which are durable.
II.Other pipes are not durable.

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Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer :

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.

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Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer :

Statement : Read this notice before entering the club.

Assumptions :
I. People are literate.
II. No blind person comes to the club.

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Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by three conclusions. Give answer :

Statement : "Wanted a two bedroom flat in the court area for immediate possession." - An advertisement.

Assumptions :
I. Flats are available in court area.
II. Some people will respond to the advertisement.
II. It is a practice to give such an advertisement.

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