Q.1
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.
Q.2
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.
Q.3
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.
Q.4
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.
Q.5
Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer :

Statement : Deepak has a large collection of books and he keeps on purchasing new books to add to his collection.

Assumptions :
I. Deepak loves and cares for books.
II. Deepak has read each and every book that he has purchased.
Q.6
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.
Q.7
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.
Q.8
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.
Q.9
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.
Q.10
Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer :

Statement : The government has decided to hold the employers responsible for deducting tax at source for all its employees.

Assumptions :
I. The employers may still not arrange to deduct tax at source for its employees.
II. The employees may not allow the employers to deduct tax at source.
Q.11
Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer :

Statement : The entire north India, including Delhi and the neighbouring states remained 'powerless' the whole day of 19th December as the northern grid supplying electricity to the seven states collapsed yet again.

Assumptions :
I. The northern grid had collapsed earlier.
II. The grid system of providing electricity to a group of states is an ineffective type of power supply system.
Q.12
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.
Q.13
Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer :

Statement : An advertisement in a newspaper - "Wanted unmarried, presentable, matriculate girls between 18 and 21, able to speak fluently in English to be taken as models."

Assumptions :
I. Fluency in English is a pre-requisite for good performance as a model.
II. Height does not matter in performing as a model.
Q.14
Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer :

Statement : There has been a remarkable increase in the air traffic in India during the past few years.

Assumptions :
I. Travelling by air has become a status symbol now.
II. Large numbers of peoples are able to afford air travel now.
Q.15
Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer :

Statement : Whenever you have any doubt on this subject, you may refer to the book by Enn and Enn.

Assumptions :
I. The book by Enn and Enn is available.
II. There is no other book on this subject.
Q.16
Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer :

Statement : I can take you quickly from Kanpur to Lucknow by my cab but then you must pay me double the normal charges.

Assumptions :
I. Normally, it will take more time to reach Lucknow from Kanpur.
II. People want to reach quickly but they will not pay extra money for it.
Q.17
Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer :

Statement : Believe me, I have read it in newspaper X.

Assumptions :
I. Newspaper X gives reliable information/news.
II. I am reporting exactly as it is given in newspaper X.
Q.18
Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer :

Statement : Many people have expressed surprise as the princess has broken the royal tradition of marriage by choosing a commoner as her life partner.

Assumptions :
I. People expect royal families to observe customs and traditions.
II. People still value 'purity of royal blood' and 'status' when it comes to a marriage of members of royal family.
Q.19
Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer :

Statement : How is it that the village is not shown in this so-called official map of this district?

Assumptions :
I. The official district map is expected to show all the villages of that district.
II. This is not an authentic and official map.
Q.20
Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer :

Statement : Nobody can predict as to how long our country would take to contain the unfortunate and disastrous terrorist activities.

Assumptions :
I. It is impossible to put an end to terrorist activities.
II. Efforts to control the terrorist activities are on.
Q.21
Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer :

Statement : "Blue tie would help us identify our staff from others." - A suggestion in a company.

Assumptions :
I. The company needs to identify its staff.
II. Blue tie is the latest fashion.
Q.22
Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer :

Statement : "I would like to study the impact of pay revision on job satisfaction of employees." - A tells B.

Assumptions :
I. Job satisfaction can be measured.
II. A has necessary competence to undertake such study.
Q.23
Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer :

Statement : Highly brilliant and industrious students do not always excel in the written examination.

Assumptions :
I. The written examination is good mainly for mediocre students.
II. The brilliant and industrious students cannot always write good answers in the exam.
Q.24
Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer :

Statement : All the employees are notified that the organisation will provide transport facilities at half cost from the nearby railway station to the office except those who have been provided with travelling allowance.

Assumptions :
I. Most of the employees will travel by the office transport.
II. Those who are provided with travelling allowance will not read such notice.
Q.25
Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer :

Statement : The cost of living has gone up in India.

Assumptions :
I. The price of essential commodities has gone up in recent times.
II. Many luxury goods are available in plenty in the country.
Q.26
Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer :

Statement : The management of XYZ 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 XYZ Pvt. Ltd
II. Such threat may have some effect on the workers' union.
Q.27
Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer :

Statement : A's advice to B - "If you want to study Accounts, join Institute Y."

Assumptions :
I. Institute Y provides good Accounts education.
II. B listens to A's advice.
Q.28
Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer :

Statement : "In the recently imposed war, global public opinion was dishonored by the economically strong and scientifically advanced superpower."

Assumptions :
I. Superpowers need not take any heed of global public opinion.
II. Global public opinion must have been against the imposition of war.
Q.29
Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer :

Statement : No budgetary provision for the purpose of appointing additional faculty would be made in the context of institute's changed financial priorities.

Assumptions :
I. Appointment of faculty requires funds.
II. There are areas other than appointment of faculty which require more financial attention.
Q.30
Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer :

Statement : The economic condition of the country has gone from bad to worse.

Assumptions :
I. The government has failed to tackle economic problems.
II. People are not cooperating with the government.
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