Reasoning Questions for SBI PO Clerks

In each question below is given a statement followed by two assumptions numbered I and II. You have to consider the statement and the following assumptions and decide which of the assumptions is implicit in the statement.Give answer

1. (1) If only assumption I is implicit
2. (2) If only assumption II is implicit
3. (3) If either I or II is implicit
4. (4) If neither I nor II is implicit
5. (5) If both I and II are implicit.

1. Statement: Of all the radio sets manufactured in India, the ‘X’ brand has the largest sale.                (1)                                                                Assumptions:

• I.The sale of all the radio sets manufactured in India is known.
• II.The manufacturing of no other radio set in India is as large as ‘X’ brand radio.

1. 1. Only assumption I is implicit
2. 2. Only assumption II is implicit
3. 3. Either I or II is implicit
4. 4. Neither I nor II is implicit
5. 5. Both I and II are implicit

2. Statement: “You should not grant him leave in this week due to exigency of work.” – A supervisor advises the administrative officer.                                                                                 (5)                                                                                          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.

1. 1. Only assumption I is implicit
2. 2. Only assumption II is implicit
3. 3. Either I or II is implicit
4. 4. Neither I nor II is implicit
5. 5. Both I and II are implicit

3. Statement: Like a mad man, I decided to follow him.                                                          (3)                                                              Assumptions:

• I.I am not a mad man.
• II.I am a mad man.

1. 1. Only assumption I is implicit
2. 2. Only assumption II is implicit
3. 3. Either I or II is implicit
4. 4. Neither I nor II is implicit
5. 5. Both I and II are implicit

4. Statement: The first step in treating addicts is to re-establish their lost ties, for which a continuous personal attention should be paid to the addicts under treatment.                                                (5)                                                                                          Assumptions:

• I.Addicts under treatment respond better when shown personal interest.
• II.Addiction and strained relationships are intimately connected.

1. 1. Only assumption I is implicit
2. 2. Only assumption II is implicit
3. 3. Either I or II is implicit
4. 4. Neither I nor II is implicit
5. 5. Both I and II are implicit

5. Statement: Beware of dogs, our dogs do not bark, but they are trained to distinguish between genuine guests and intruders.                                                                          (2)                                                                                                                Assumptions:

• I.Barking dogs bite rarely.
• II.Our dogs could be dangerous for intruders.

1. 1. Only assumption I is implicit
2. 2. Only assumption II is implicit
3. 3. Either I or II is implicit
4. 4. Neither I nor II is implicit
5. 5. Both I and II are implicit