Directions (Q. 1-40) In each question below is given a statement
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 and decide which of the
assumptions is implicit in the statement. Give answer (a) if only
assumption I is implicit; (b) if only assumption II is implicit; (c) If
either I or II is implicit; (d) if neither I nor II is implicit and (e)
if both I and II are implicit.
1. Statement: In country 'X' a public servant cannot claim
immunity from prosecution for any objectionable act committed while
performing his official duty.
Assumptions:
I. A public servant is likely to commit an objectionable act while performing his official duty.
II. Every one is equal before law.
2. Statement: The entry of multinational companies in India has led to higher efficiency of the Indian Companies who are competing with them.
Assumptions:
I. Employees of multinationals may serve as models for Indian Company's employees.
II. Competition may reduce many Indian companies to ashes.
3. Statement: Only candidates having B.Tech, BE, MBA and MCA with
atleast one year's exposure to software will be considered for
admission to our course' - Admission criteria of a reputed software
training institute.
Assumptions :
I. The candidates having requisite background are likely to complete the course successfully.
II. The institute is choosy about admitting candidates to its courses.
4. Statement : 'If you would like to have any more information of
XYZ credit card, call us between 8 am and 8 pm. 365 days of the years' -
An advertisement of XYZ
credit card company.
Assumptions :
I. Competition produces more friendly customer service.
II. The company values and appreciates the need of the customers.
5. Statement : 'You are expected to be frank and objective while
writing yourself appraisal report' - An institution for writing self
appraisal report.
Assumptions :
I. Unless cautioned, people may tend to be little shy and less objective while writing their self appraisal report.
II. Every self appraisal report helps the person in his further development.
6. Statement : The higher echelon of any organisation are
expected to be models of observational learning and should not be
considered as merely sources of reward and punishments.
Assumptions :
I. Employees are likely to be sensitive enough to learn by observing the behaviour of their bosses.
II. Normally bosses are considered as sources of reward and punishment.
7. Statement : "But, out of A,B,C and D products, you buy 'B'
which alone is based on the international technology" - A shopkeeper
tells a customer.
Assumptions :
I. The customers normally accept the recommendation of the shopkeeper.
II. Use of international technology is supposed to ensure better quality standards.
8. Statement : Market trends are changing continuously and with
increasing competitiveness, the consumers demands with respect to the
prices and quality are gradually increasing.
Assumptions :
I. Consumers did not care for the prices and quality earlier.
II. Market competitiveness is not favorable for the consumers.
9. Statement : The company has the right to reject any
application form without furnishing any reason while shorting 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 functions.
10. Statement : The management of PQR Pvt. Ltd. asked the workers
union to call off strike immediately otherwise the management would be
forced to close down the factory.
Assumptions:
I. No alternative other than closing down the factory is left for the management of PQR Pvt. Ltd.
II. Such threat may have some effect on the workers union.
Answers..
1. (e) 2. (d) 3. (a) 4. (b) 5. (a) 6. (e) 7. (e) 8. (d) 9. (a)
10. (b)
1. (e) 2. (d) 3. (a) 4. (b) 5. (a) 6. (e) 7. (e) 8. (d) 9. (a)
10. (b)
