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

Statement : Government has permitted unaided colleges to increase their fees.

Assumptions :
I. Unaided colleges are in financial difficulties.
II. Aided colleges do not need to increase fees.
Q.2
Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by three conclusions. Give answer :

Statement : Give this packet to Mr. X at his residence and return immediately. In case you are likely to be late inform me - Mr. A tells his clerk.

Assumptions :
I. The clerk never informs about his late coming.
II. The clerk may not obey Mr. X instructions.
III. The clerk may not inform his late coming unless instructed.
Q.3
Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by three conclusions. Give answer :

Statement : "Use Riya cold cream for fair complexion." - An advertisement.

Assumptions :
I. People like to use cream for fair complexion.
II. People are easily fooled.
III. People respond to advertisements.
Q.4
Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by three conclusions. Give answer :

Statement : An advertisement: Now you can own a new car in just Rs. 1,999 per month.

Assumptions:
I. People aspire for owning a car.
II. People do not want to buy used cars.
III. Most people can afford to pay Rs. 1,999 per month for a new car.
Q.5
Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by three conclusions. Give answer :

Statement : The company has recently announced a series of incentives to the employees who are punctual and sincere.

Assumptions :
I. Those who are not punctual at present may get motivated by the announcement.
II. The productivity of the company may increase.
III. The profit earned by the company may be more than the amount to be spent for the incentive programmes.
Q.6
Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by three conclusions. Give answer :

Statement : These apples are too cheap to be good.

Assumptions :
I. When the apple crop is abundant, the prices go down.
II. The lower the selling price, the inferior is the quality of the commodity.
III. Very cheap apples are also good.
Q.7
Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by three conclusions. Give answer :

Statement : "All are cordially invited to attend the entertainment programme. It is free." - An announcement in a newspaper.

Assumptions :
I. People generally do not go to entertainment programmes which are free.
II. Some people, though interested in entertainment programmes, cannot afford purchasing the tickets.
III. Generally, a free entertainment programme is of a good quality.
Q.8
Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by three conclusions. Give answer :

Statement : Ten candidates, who were on the waiting list, could finally be admitted to the course.

Assumptions :
I. Wait-listed candidates do not ordinarily get admission.
II. A large number of candidates were on the waiting list.
III. The number of candidates to be admitted is small.
Q.9
Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by three conclusions. Give answer :

Statement : The successful man has the ability to judge himself correctly.

Assumptions :
I. Inability to judge correctly causes failure.
II. To judge others is of no use to a successful man.
III. The successful man cannot make a wrong judgement.
Q.10
Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by three conclusions. Give answer :

Statement : Quality of life of a person is not dependent only on his wealth.

Assumptions :
I. The aim of most people is just to acquire more wealth.
II. There are some factors other than wealth which contribute to the quality of life.
III. Wealth does not contribute to the quality of life at all.
Q.11
Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer :

Statement : "A visit of school children to forest to widen their knowledge of natural resources has been arranged." - A notice in the school.

Assumptions :
I. Forests are full of natural resources.
II. Children are likely to learn from their interaction with the new environment.
Q.12
Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by three conclusions. Give answer :

Statement : The civic authority has decided that all the factories located inside the city limits be shifted outside to reduce the level of environmental pollution in the city.

Assumptions :
I. The pollution level in the city in future may reduce after these factories are shifted outside the city limit.
II. Enough usable land is available outside the city limit for these factories.
III. Many of these factories may shift to some other smaller towns to remain profitable.
Q.13
Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by three conclusions. Give answer :

Statement : The address of the Principal to the students, "Dear students, if you want a healthy mind, listen to music."

Assumptions :
I. Normally students like to follow good advice.
II. It is desirable to develop a healthy mind.
III. It is the duty of the Principal to advise the students.
Q.14
Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by three conclusions. Give answer :

Statement : The situation of this area still continues to be tense and out of control. People are requested to be in their homes only.

Assumptions :
I. There had been some serious incidents.
II. People will not go to the office.
III. Normalcy will be restored shortly.
Q.15
Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by three conclusions. Give answer :

Statement : 'Several labour and industrial courts in this State have no proper premises. Vacancies of judges and stenos are kept pending.' - A statement of a retired judge of State X.

Assumptions:
I. Adequate number of staff and judges helps in the smooth functioning of the industrial and labour courts.
II. The State is not bothered about the condition of the labour and industrial courts.
III. Physical facilities of an office help in increasing efficiency of its employees.
Q.16
Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by three conclusions. Give answer :

Statement : The economic condition continues to be critical even after a good harvest season.

Assumptions :
I. The economic condition was not critical before the harvest season.
II. The economic condition could not have improved without a good harvest season.
III. The economic condition was expected to improve after a good harvest season.
Q.17
Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by three conclusions. Give answer :

Statement : Ravi decided to leave office at 4.00 p.m. to catch a flight to Bangalore departing at 6.00 p.m.

Assumptions :
I. The flight to Bangalore may be delayed.
II. He may be able to reach airport well before 6.00 p.m.
III. He may get adequate time to search for a vehicle to go to the airport.
Q.18
Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by three conclusions. Give answer :

Statement : "A rare opportunity to be a professional while you are at home." - An advertisement for computer literate housewives by a computer company.

Assumptions :
I. Some housewives simultaneously desire to become professional.
II. Computer industry is growing at a fast pace.
III. It is possible to be a professional as well as a housewife.
Q.19
Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by three conclusions. Give answer :

Statement : A State Government suspended two additional district judges.

Assumptions :
I. They were negligent in discharging duties.
II. There was a charge of misconduct against them.
III. The government officials were biased against them.
Q.20
Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by three conclusions. Give answer :

Statement : Bill Clinton is the second democrat to be re-elected as President of America, the other being the legendary Roosevelt.

Assumptions :
I. Clinton has the same qualities that Roosevelt had.
II. The majority of people in America have faith in Clinton.
III. The election campaign of Clinton's rivals was not impressive.
Q.21
Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by three conclusions. Give answer :

Statement : State Council For Teacher Education (SCTE) has laid down guidelines in respect of minimum qualifications for a person to be employed as a teacher in universities or in recognized institutions.

Assumptions :
I. The authorities will now appoint only qualified teachers.
II. Only qualified people will apply for the teaching post.
III. SCTE decides all the norms of educational qualifications for teaching faculty.
Q.22
Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by three conclusions. Give answer :

Statement : The national air carrier has decided to start a weekly air service from town A to town B.

Assumptions :
I. There will be enough passengers to make the operation economically viable.
II. Other carriers may not start such service.
III. The people staying around these towns can afford the cost of air travel.
Q.23
Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by three conclusions. Give answer :

Statement : 'Move into the upper echelons without paying a steep price - Book a luxurious flat with us'. An advertisement of a construction company for its prestigious project.

Assumptions :
I. It is possible to join the select band of rich people by hard work.
II. Staying in luxury without paying steep price is the criterion of upper crust of the society.
III. Booking a luxurious flat is very easy now.
Q.24
Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by three conclusions. Give answer :

Statement : "Television X - the neighbour's envy, the owner's pride" - A T.V. advertisement.

Assumptions :
I. Catchy slogans appeal to people.
II. People are envious of their neighbours superior possessions.
III. People want to be envied by their neighbours.
Q.25
Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by three conclusions. Give answer :

Statement : Keeping in view the financial constraints, the management institution has decided to charge at the time of providing employment in various organisations, a placement fee of Rs. 25000 from the organisations in which the student will be provided the employment.

Assumptions :
I. It will help in increasing the demand of the students belonging to the management institution.
II. The amount collected in this way will be purposeful.
III. It may be possible that the organisation providing employment may select less number of students in future.
Q.26
Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by three conclusions. Give answer :

Statement : Pramod decided to get the railway reservation in May, for the journey he wants to make in July, to Madras.

Assumptions :
I. The railways issues reservations two months in advance.
II. There are more than one trains to Madras.
III. There will be vacancy in the desired class.
Q.27
Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by three conclusions. Give answer :

Statement : Everybody loves reading adventure stories.

Assumptions :
I. Adventure stories are the only reading material.
II. Nobody loves reading any other material.
III. All are literate.
Q.28
Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by three conclusions. Give answer :

Statement : Wars must be discouraged vehemently even though majority of the victims might have been a nuisance to peace loving people.

Assumptions :
I. Wars kill majority of wicked people.
II. Innocent people are also killed in wars.
III. Vehement opposition to wars may have some desirable impact.
Q.29
Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by three conclusions. Give answer :

Statement : The X passenger car manufacturing company announced a sharp reduction in the prices of its luxury cars.

Assumptions :
I. There may be an increase in the sale of luxury cars of Company X.
II. The other such car manufacturers may also reduce their prices.
III. The competitor companies may not reduce their prices.
Q.30
Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by three conclusions. Give answer :

Statement : "Put a notice on the board that all the employees should come on time to office." - An officer tells his assistant.

Assumptions :
I. All the employees come late.
II. Employees read such notice on the board.
III. Employees will follow the instructions.
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