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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 : Without reforming the entire administrative system, we cannot eradicate corruption and prejudice from the society.

Assumptions :
I. The existence of corruption and prejudice is good.
II. There is enough flexibility to change the administrative system.

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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 has advised the residents in the 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.

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

Statement : Vitamin E tablets improve circulation, keep your complexion in a glowing condition.

Assumptions :
I. People like a glowing complexion.
II. Complexion becomes dull in the absence of circulation.

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

Statement : "Ensure a good Slight's sleeps for your family with safe and effective X mosquito coil." - An advertisement.

Assumptions :
I. X mosquito coil is better than any other mosquito coil.
II. A good night's sleep is desirable.

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

Statement : "Please do not wait for me, I may be late, start taking lunch as soon as the guests arrive." - A message from a Director of a Company to his office managers.

Assumptions :
I. Keeping guests waiting is not desirable.
II. Lunch may not be ready in time.

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

Statement : If you have any problems, bring them to me.

Assumptions :
I. You have some problems.
II. I can solve any problem.

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

Statement : A sentence in the letter to the candidates called for written examination - 'You have to bear your expenses on travel etc'.

Assumptions :
I. If not clarified all the candidates may claim reimbursement of expenses.
II. Many organizations reimburse expenses on travel to candidates called for written examination.

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

Statement : The State Government has abolished the scheme of providing concessional air ticket to students.

Assumptions :
I. Students will not travel by air in future.
II. The students who resort to travel by air can bear the expenses of air ticket.

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

Statement : "To buy a X - T.V, contact Y - the sole agent of X-T.V." - An advertisement.

Assumptions :
I. People generally prefer to buy T.V. through sole agent.
II. The T.V. producing companies do not sell their products directly.

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

Statement : Why don't you invite Anthony for the Christmas party this year?

Assumptions :
I. Anthony is not from the same city.
II. Unless invited Anthony will not attend the party.

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

Statement : Sachin wrote to his brother at Bangalore to collect personally the application form from the University for the Post-graduation Course in Mathematics.

Assumptions :
I. The University may issue application forms to a person other than the prospective student.
II. Sachin's brother may receive the letter well before the last date of collecting application forms.

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

Statement : "Apply nets on windows to prevent the entrance of mosquitoes in the house."

Assumptions :
I. The entering of mosquitoes from entrances other than windows is desirable.
II. Nets are not available to apply on doors.

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

Statement : Among all the articles, the prices of personal computers show the highest decline from June 2005 to December 2005.

Assumptions :
I. Comparative prices of all the articles in June and December 2005 were available.
II. Prices of personal computers were higher in the first six months than the last six months of 2005.

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

Statement : Most people who stop smoking gain weight.

Assumptions :
I. If one stops smoking, one will gain weight.
II. If one does not stop smoking, one will not gain weight.

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

Statement : Please consult us before making any decision on investment.

Assumptions :
I. You may take a wrong decision if you don't consult us.
II. It is important to take a right decision.

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

Statement : The Parent Teacher Association (PTA) of a school has informed the Principal that they will not send their children to the school unless the school - authority reduces the fees with immediate effect.

Assumptions :
I. Majority of the parents may agree with the PTA and may not send their wards to the school
II. The school authority may accede to the demand of the PTA and reduce the fees.

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

Statement : "Those who are appearing for this examination for the first time should be helped in filling up the form." - An instruction to invigilating staff.

Assumptions :
I. The form is somewhat complicated.
II. Candidates can appear more than once for this examination.

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

Statement : Success is how much a person bounces up after hitting the bottom.

Assumptions :
I. Success requires conscious efforts without being discouraged by failure.
II. Failure cannot be considered an acceptable thing.

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

Statement : The company has the right to reject any application form without furnishing any reason while sorting the list of candidates for interview - A condition mentioned in the employment notice.

Assumptions :
I. It is desirable to call only eligible candidates for interview.
II. The company believes in following impartial practice in all its functions.

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

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 incidents.
II. The people in the area may cooperate with the mission and come forward to give detailed information related to the incidents.

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