Q.1
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.
Q.2
Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer :

Statement : The new education policy envisages major modifications in the education system.

Assumptions :
I. Present education system is inconsistent with national needs.
II. Present education system needs change.
Q.3
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.
Q.4
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.
Q.5
Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by three conclusions. Give answer :

Statement : "Buy pure and natural honey of company X." - An advertisement in a newspaper.

Assumptions :
I. Artificial honey can be prepared.
II. People do not mind paying more for pure and natural honey.
III. No other company supplies pure honey.
Q.6
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.
Q.7
Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer :

Statement : "Fly X airways whenever you decide to go places. Our fares are less than train fares."- An advertisement.

Assumptions :
I. People prefer to travel by air when the fares are reasonable.
II. The fares of other airlines are costlier than those of X airways.
Q.8
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.
Q.9
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.
Q.10
Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by three conclusions. Give answer :

Statement : Unable to manage with the present salary, Arun has decided to join another company.

Assumptions :
I. The new company has better work environment.
II. The present company offers moderate pay packets.
III. The new company offers higher salary to all its employees.
Q.11
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.
Q.12
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.
Q.13
Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer :

Statement : "The programme will start at 6 p.m. but you can come there up to 7 p.m. or so and still there is no problem."

Assumptions :
I. The programme will continue even after 7 p.m.
II. The programme may not even start by that time.
Q.14
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.
Q.15
Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by three conclusions. Give answer :

Statement : The employees association has appealed to the Managers of Company Z to introduce written examinations for clerical cadre recruitment to prevent selection of incompetent persons.

Assumptions :
I. So far the Company Z used to select candidates without conducting a written examination.
II. A written examination can help to identify competent persons.
III. At higher level, written examination may not be of much use.
Q.16
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.
Q.17
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.
Q.18
Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer :

Statement : An advertisement: If you want to follow the footprints of an ideal leader, wear 'X' brand of shoes.

Assumptions :
I. Most people like to become ideal leaders.
II. One can't become ideal leader unless one wears X brand of shoes.
Q.19
Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer :

Statement : The improvement in the quality of T.V. programmes will lead to increase in the sales of T.V.

Assumptions :
I. T.V. is a good entertainment medium.
II. The quality of T.V. programmes has improved recently.
Q.20
Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by three conclusions. Give answer :

Statement : To improve the employment situation in India, there is a need to recast the present educational system towards implementation of scientific discoveries in daily life.

Assumptions :
I. The students after completing such education may be able to earn their livelihood.
II. This may bring meaning of education in the minds of the youth.
III. The state may earn more revenue as more and more people will engage themselves in self-employment.
Q.21
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.
Q.22
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.

Q.23
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.
Q.24
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.
Q.25
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.
Q.26
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.
Q.27
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.
Q.28
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.
Q.29
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.
Q.30
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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