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

Statement : The end of a financial year is the ideal time to take a look at the performance of various companies.

Assumptions :
I. All the companies take such a review at the end of a financial year.
II. The performance data of various companies is available.
Q.2
Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer :

Statement : Science is a sort of news agency comparable in principle to other news agencies. But this news agency gives us information which is reliable to an extraordinary high degree due to elaborate techniques of verification and its capacity to survive centuries. So, science should be read with as much interest as we read news.

Assumptions :
I. Science encourages investigative spirit.
II. People read news out of interest.
Q.3
Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer :

Statement : The party president has directed that no member of the party will give press briefing or interviews to governments and private T.V. channels about the discussion in scheduled meeting of the party.

Assumptions :
I. Party members will observe this directive of the president.
II. The general public will not come to know about the happenings in the scheduled meeting of the party.
Q.4
Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer :

Statement : "To keep myself up-to-date, I always listen to 9.00 p.m. news on radio."- A candidate tells the interview board.

Assumptions :
I. The candidate does not read newspaper.
II. Recent news is broadcast only on radio.
Q.5
Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer :

Statement : The present examination system needs overhauling thoroughly.

Assumptions :
I. The present examination system is obsolete.
II. Overhauling results in improvement.
Q.6
Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer :

Statement : The patient's condition would improve after operation.

Assumptions :
I. The patient can be operated upon in this condition.
II. The patient cannot be operated upon in this condition.
Q.7
Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer :

Statement : "You should not grant him leave in this week due to exigency of work." - A supervisor advises the administrative officer.

Assumptions :
I. Request for leave can be turned down also.
II. The supervisor has reviewed the work required to be done during the said period.
Q.8
Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer :

Statement : Read this book to get detailed and most comprehensive information on this issue.

Assumptions :
I. The person who wants this information can read.
II. There are other books available on this issue.
Q.9
Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer :

Statement : Traffic jams on most of the roads in the city have become a regular feature during monsoon.

Assumptions :
I. Material used for road construction cannot withstand the fury of monsoon resulting into innumerable pot holes on the roads.
II. Number of vehicles coming on the roads is much more in monsoon as compared to other seasons.
Q.10
Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer :

Statement : I cannot contact you on phone from Karshik.

Assumptions :
I. Telephone facility is not available at Karshik.
II. Nowadays it is difficult to contact on phone.
Q.11
Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer :

Statement : Provide mid-day meals to the children in primary schools to increase the number of students attending schools.

Assumptions :
I. Mid-day meals will attract the children to the schools.
II. Those children who are otherwise deprived of good food will attend the schools.
Q.12
Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer :

Statement : This year most of the shops and departmental stores are offering prizes and discounts on purchases to attract customers.

Assumptions :
I. The shops and departmental stores have so far earned a lot of profit, so now they have started sharing it with the customers.
II. Lots of goods are available but the sale is not shooting up. There is no cheer for the customers.
Q.13
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.
Q.14
Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer :

Statement : 'Guests should be provided lunch.' - A tells B.

Assumptions :
I. Unless told, lunch may not be provided.
II. Guests will stay during lunch time.
Q.15
Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer :

Statement : The city bus transport corporation has decided to change routes of three buses plying between paints A and B in the city to make them economically viable.

Assumptions :
I. These buses may get more passengers on the revised routes.
II. Many people residing on the old routes may not avail bus services.
Q.16
Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer :

Statement : I have written several letters to the branch manager regarding my account in the bank but did not receive any reply so far.

Assumptions :
I. Branch manager is expected to read letters received from the customer.
II. Branch manager is expected to reply to the letters received from the customers.
Q.17
Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer :

Statement : "Use our product to improve memory of your child. It is based on natural herbs and has no harmful side effects." - An advertisement of a pharmaceutical company.

Assumptions :
I. People generally opt for a medical product which is useful and has no harmful side effects.
II. Improving memory of child is considered as important by many parents.
Q.18
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.
Q.19
Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer :

Statement : In case of any difficulty about this case, you may contact our company's lawyer.

Assumptions :
I. Each company has a lawyer of its own.
II. The company's lawyer is thoroughly briefed about this case.
Q.20
Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer :

Statement : Imprisonment for 27 years made Nelson Mandela, the President.

Assumptions :
I. Only who will be imprisoned for 27 years will become the President.
II. To become the President, imprisonment is a qualification.
Q.21
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.
Q.22
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.
Q.23
Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer :

Statement : "If I am not well you will have to go for the meeting." - A manager tells his subordinate.

Assumptions :
I. It is not necessary that only manager level personnel attend the meeting.
II. If the manager is well, he would himself like to go for the meeting.
Q.24
Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer :

Statement : The Principal instructed all the teachers to be careful in class because some students may disturb other students.

Assumptions :
I. The teachers will handle the situation properly and they will point out the naughty students.
II. The students will welcome the decision of the Principal.
Q.25
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.
Q.26
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.

Q.27
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.
Q.28
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.
Q.29
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.
Q.30
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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