Directions (Q. 1-5): In each question below is given a statement followed by two assumptions numbered I and II. an assumption is something supposed or taken for granted. You have to consider the statement and the following assumptions and decide which of the assumptions is implicit in the statement.
Give answer:
(1) If only assumption I is implicit
(2) If only assumption II is implicit
(3) If either I or II implicit
(4) If neither I nor II is implicit
(5) If both I and II are implicit
1.Statement: Instead of burning the leaves, bury them in compost pits, by which it gets converted to natural manure,making it beneficial for the soil. – A notice issued in public interest by Department of Environment.
Assumptions: I. Whenever leaves are burnt in the open, the air gets laden with tiny particulate matter which raises air pollution to alarming levels, which infections to those exposed to it.
II.Benefits gained from ashes of leaves burnt are not as much as the benefits gained from the natural
manure obtained from leaves by burning it. (2)
2.Statement: “A tempting cup of garma Georgia now awaits you at every street corner. So, no matter who you are or where you go, a Georgia Vending Machine will hand you the same clean, delicious cup of tea in Regular, Adrak, Elaichi and MAsala and if you’re looking for a change try the Regular, Mocha and Cappuccino coffee. One sip will make you realize why every other alternative is a mere compromise!” – An advertisement
Assumptions: I. Most of the people need delicious cup of tea or coffee with a change in taste.
II.Every person is addicted to either tea or coffee. (1)
3.Statement: “If you ask me about the daunting challenges that I face, I would say that my government’s first priority is to improve the existing law and order situation. Then follows the issue of prices of commodities.” – Mr. Y, a newly appointed PM of country X.
Assumptions: I. If a citizen of country X can sleep peacefully, he/she can then think of providing food to his/her family,ponder over education and move about freely in the country.
II.Prices of the commodities affect the common man greatly. (4)
4.Statement: “If you have any un resolved consumer disputes, do not feel that you are helpless, do not hesitate to assert your rights. Approach the District Consumer Forum for speedy redressal.” – Department of Consumer Affairs.
Assumptions:I. People don’t want to approach consumer forum due to the red – tapism in procedure adopted by the forum.
II.Speedy redressal will attract more unsolved consumer disputes. (2)
5.Statement: It is not always true that only an intelligent person can qualify the written examination for Probationary Officers (Pos).
Assumptions: I. An intelligent person can qualify the written examination for Pos.
II.A person who is not intelligent can also qualify the written examination for Pos. (5)
