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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 : "You must learn to refer to dictionary if you want to become a good writer." - A advises B.

Assumptions :
I. Only writers refer to the dictionary.
II. All writers, good or bad, refer to the dictionary.

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

Statement : It is through participative management policy alone that indiscipline in our industries can be contained and a quality of life ensured to the worker.

Assumptions :
I. Quality of life in our industries is better.
II. Indiscipline results in poor quality of life.

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

Statement : A line in an advertisement in a newspaper - "You really get your money's worth when you buy from our shop."

Assumptions :
I. Other shops price goods above their worth.
II. People want full value for their money.

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

Statement : The next meeting of the Governing Board of the Institute will be held after one year.

Assumptions :
I. The Institute will remain in function after one year.
II. The Governing Board will be dissolved after one year.

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

Statement : Municipal Corporation has decided to ban the entry of vehicles from sub-urban areas to the main city through main routes during peak hours to avoid traffic congestion.

Assumptions :
I. The people of sub-urban areas should not bring their vehicles during peak hours.
II. There is no traffic congestion by the vehicles of people residing in the main city.

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

Statement : A good book, even if costly, is sold.

Assumptions :
I. Some books are better than others.
II. Most of the books are costly.

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

Statement : World Health Organisation has decided to double its assistance to various health programmes in India as per-capita expenditure on health in India is very low compared to many other countries.

Assumptions :
I. The enhanced assistance may substantially increase the per-capita expenditure on health in India and bring it on par with other countries.
II. The Government funding is less than adequate to provide medical facilities in India.

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

Statement : The President assured the people that elections will be held here after every five years,

Assumptions :
I. People are afraid that the elections may not be held at all.
II. People are afraid that the elections may not be held after five years.

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

Statement : Interview conducted for selecting people for jobs should measure personality characteristics of candidates.

Assumptions :
I. Performance on job depends on personality characteristics.
II. Personality characteristics can be measured in interview.

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

Statement : A Notice Board at a ticket window: 'Please come in queue.'

Assumptions :
I. Unless instructed people will not form queue.
II. People any way want to purchase tickets.

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

Statement : Children, who get encouragement, usually perform better. - A note by the Principal to the parents.

Assumptions :
I. Some parents do not encourage children.
II. Parents may follow Principal's advice.

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

Statement : "According to me, you should get your child examined by a specialist doctor." - A tells B.

Assumptions :
I. Specialist doctors are able to diagnose better than ordinary doctors.
II. B will certainly not agree with A's advice.

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

Statement : The government is making efforts to boost tourism in State X.

Assumptions :
I. Tourism in State X dropped following political unrest.
II. Special discounts in the air fare have been announced.

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

Statement : "Best way to solve this problem of workers' dissatisfaction is to offer them cash rewards. If this type of incentive can solve the problem in CIDCO Company then why not here." - A Personnel Manager tells the Chairman of a company.

Assumptions :
I. The reason for workers' dissatisfaction in both the companies was similar.
II. Monetary incentives have universal appeal.

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

Statement : Do not copy our software without our permission - A notice.

Assumptions :
I. It is possible to copy the software.
II. Such warning will have some effect.

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

Statement : Retired persons should not be appointed for executive posts in other organisations.

Assumptions :
I. Retired persons may lack the zeal and commitment to carry out executive's work.
II. Retired persons do not take interest in the work and welfare of the new organisation.

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

Statement : "In my absence, I request you to look after the affairs of our company." - B tells C.

Assumptions :
I. C may not accept the request of B.
II. C has the expertise to handle the affairs of the company.

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

Statement : An announcement: Passengers in their own interest are advised to fasten their seat belts while seated in the trolley of the ropeway.

Assumptions :
I. People are always careful about their own safety.
II. Unless advised, passengers might not use the seat belts.

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

Statement : "Banking services are fine tuned to meet growing business needs," - An advertisement.

Assumptions :
I. Banking is a part of business activity.
II. Industrialists prefer better banking services.

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

Statement : The 'M' Cooperative Housing Society has put up a notice at its gate those sales persons are not allowed inside the society.

Assumptions :
I. All the sales persons will stay away from the 'M' Cooperative Housing Society.
II. The security guard posted at the gate may be able to stop the sales persons entering the society.

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