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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.
Discuss
Answer & Solution
Answer: Option A
Solution:
The statement indicates the impossibility of phone contact from Karshik. Thus, the fact in I may be assumed from the given statement. So, I is implicit. However, II indicates difficulty, not the impossibility of contact as is indicated in the statement. So, II is not implicit.
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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.
Discuss
Answer & Solution
Answer: Option E
Solution:
Since both I and II follow from the given statement, so both are implicit.
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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.
Discuss
Answer & Solution
Answer: Option E
Solution:
An advertisement highlights only those features of a product, which are liked by people and are also desirable. So, both I and II are implicit.
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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.
Discuss
Answer & Solution
Answer: Option E
Solution:
Clearly, the subordinate can attend the meeting as told by the Manager only when there is no inhibition. So, I is implicit. The subordinate is told to go only in case when the Manager is not well. This also shows the urgency to attend the meeting. So, II is also implicit.
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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.
Discuss
Answer & Solution
Answer: Option E
Solution:
Clearly, teachers have been instructed to maintain discipline in the class and point out the naughty students who do not let other students study. So, I is implicit. Besides, the implementation of the instructions would surely help good students to concentrate on their studies and ensure a good working atmosphere in the class. So, II is also implicit.
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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.
Discuss
Answer & Solution
Answer: Option E
Solution:
The 'thorough' overhauling is needed only in case of an obsolete system. So, I is implicit. Overhauling is done for improvement. So, II is also implicit.
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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.
Discuss
Answer & Solution
Answer: Option E
Solution:
Clearly, I directly follows from the statement. So, I is implicit. Also, according to the statement, this particular book gives 'most comprehensive' information on the issue. So, it can be assumed that other books are also available on this topic. Thus, II is also implicit.
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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.
Discuss
Answer & Solution
Answer: Option A
Solution:
Clearly, the problem of traffic jams arises during monsoons not because of increased number of vehicles but due to slow movement of traffic on account of bad roads. So, only I is implicit.
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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.
Discuss
Answer & Solution
Answer: Option E
Solution:
Since both I and II follow from the statement, so both are implicit.
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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.
Discuss
Answer & Solution
Answer: Option A
Solution:
The statement mentions that the routes have been so changed as to make them economically viable. This means that new stoppages have been so selected as to cater to a larger number of people than before. So, I is implicit. Further, the people already travelling by these buses would not be devoid of the same and they would also get the facility in their vicinity, be it the same bus or another one. So, II is not implicit.