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

Statement: This book is so prepared that even a layman can study science in the absence of a teacher.

Assumptions :
I. A layman wishes to study science without a teacher.
II. A teacher may not always be available to teach science.
III. A layman generally finds it difficult to learn science on its own.

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

Statement : "We do not want you to see our product on newspaper, visit our shop to get a full view." - An advertisement.

Assumptions :
I. People generally decide to purchase any product after seeing the name in the advertisement.
II. Uncommon appeal may attract the customers.
III. People may come to see the product.

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

Statement : There is big boom in drug business and a number of jhuggi-jhopari dwellers in Delhi can be seen pedaling with small pouches of smack and brown sugar.

Assumptions :
I. Drug addiction is increasing in the country, specially in the capital.
II. All the big dons involved in the smuggling of drugs live in jhuggi-jhopari areas.
III. Most of the jhuggi-jhopari dwellers would do anything for money.

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

Statement : "X-chocolate is ideal as a gift for someone you love." - An advertisement.

Assumptions :
I. People generally give gifts to loved ones.
II. Such advertisements generally influence people.
III. Chocolate can be considered as a gift item.

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

Statement : "Fly with us and experience the pleasure of flying."- An advertisement by an airlines.

Assumptions :
I. More passengers may be attracted to travel by the airline after reading the advertisement.
II. People generally may prefer an enjoyable flight.
III. Other airlines may not be offering the same facilities.

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

Statement : Bombay people were spellbound, mesmerized and got mad when they saw the famous pop-singer Michael Jackson's hi-tech pulsating megawatt performance.

Assumptions :
I. When a show is accompanied with latest technology, it has a magical effect.
II. Bombay people were never impressed with performances by Indian musicians.
III. Michael Jackson is a super singer.

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

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.

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

Statement : "We have the distinction of being the only company in India as well as the second in the world to have won an ISO 9002 certification in our line of business." - Statement of Company X's Chairman.

Assumptions :
I. There were not many companies in the line of business of Company X.
II. Getting ISO 9002 in the line of business of Company X is not easy.
III. The Company X desires to expand its business.

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

Statement : "I want to present a book on techniques of yoga to Ajay on his birthday."- A tells B.

Assumptions :
I. A will be invited by Ajay on his birthday.
II. The person, to whom the book is to be presented, is not keeping good health.
III. Book is an acceptable gift for birthday.

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

Statement : Let us increase the taxes to cover the deficit.

Assumptions :
I. The present taxes are very low.
II. Deficit in a budget is not desirable.
III. If the taxes are not increased, the deficit cannot be met.

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

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 interview.
II. The Admission Committee is desirous of improving the admission examinations.
III. The Chairman himself is an MBA.

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

Statement : Use 'X' brand shoes. These are durable and available in all sizes. - An advertisement in the newspaper A.

Assumptions :
I. Normally people like durable shoes.
II. Very few people read advertisement in a newspaper.
III. Very few people read the newspaper A.

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

Statement : The State Government has unilaterally increased by five percent octroi on all commodities entering into the state without seeking approval of the Central Government.

Assumptions :
I. The State Government may be able to implement its decision.
II. The Central Government may agree to support the State Government's decision.
III. The State Government may be able to earn considerable amount through the additional octroi.

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

Statement : In the recently held All India Commerce Conference the session on 'Management of Service Sector in India' surprisingly attracted large number of participants and also received a very good media coverage in the leading newspapers.

Assumptions :
I. People were not expecting such an encouraging response for service sector.
II. Service sector is not managed properly in India.
III. Media is always very positive towards service sector.

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

Statement : "If you are intelligent, we are the right people for improving your performance." - An advertisement of a coaching institute.

Assumptions :
I. Brilliant students prefer to join coaching classes.
II. Coaching classes help the students to improve their performance.
III. No other institute provides such coaching.

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

Statement : The Reserve Bank of India has directed the banks to refuse fresh loans to major defaulters.

Assumptions :
I. The banks may still give loans to the defaulters.
II. The defaulters may repay the earlier loan to get fresh loan.
III. The banks may recover the bad loans through such harsh measures.

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

Statement : We must be prepared to face any eventuality and all the assignments must be completed as per their schedule - Director tells the Faculty members.

Assumptions :
I. There is possibility of any serious eventuality.
II. Dates are fixed for all the assignments.
III. Faculty members are supposed to complete all the assignments.

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

Statement : An advertisement of Bank X - "Want to open a bank account! Just dial our 'home service' and we will come at your doorsteps."

Assumptions :
I. No other bank makes available service at the doorstep of the customer.
II. People may choose Bank X for their financial transactions.
III. Nowadays banking has become very competitive.

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

Statement : "Do not lean out of the moving train." - A warning in the railway compartment.

Assumptions :
I. Such warnings will have some effect.
II. Leaning out of a moving train is dangerous.
III. It is the duty of railway authorities to take care of passengers' safety.

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

Statement : 'Tender specification will not be issued to the firms where there is 25% or more default in supplies against earlier purchase orders placed on them' - Condition of a Company X inviting tenders for the purchase of material.

Assumptions :
I. The Company X will be watching the quality of performance of its suppliers.
II. This time the firms should keep the percentage of default as less as possible.
III. The Company X expects quality and professional approach from its suppliers.

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