QUESTIONS ON STATEMENT AND ASSUMPTION
Remember, in Statement and Assumptions/Arguments questions, you have to evaluate whether the assumptions are implicit in the given statement or arguments fall in place with the statements.
A. Statement: The city’s public transportation system will be expanded with new routes and increased frequency.
Assumptions:
- There is a demand for more public transportation options in the city.
- The city’s population is expected to increase in the near future.
B. Statement: Only individuals above the age of 18 are allowed to participate in the competition.
Assumptions:
- Participants below the age of 18 may not have the required skills for the competition.
- The competition organizers want to ensure fair and mature participation.
C. Statement: The company will introduce a new line of organic skincare products.
Assumptions:
- The company has conducted market research to identify potential customers for the new products.
- There is a market demand for organic skincare products.
D. Statement: Due to a recent increase in traffic accidents, the government plans to implement stricter traffic regulations.
Assumptions:
- Stricter traffic regulations will lead to a reduction in traffic accidents.
- The current traffic regulations are not effectively preventing accidents.
E. Statement: The university’s new online learning platform aims to reach a wider range of students.
Assumptions:
- Students prefer online platforms over traditional classroom learning.
- There is a demand for online education among students.
F. Statement: Should paparazzis who take pictures of the children of celebrities be criminally prosecuted?
Arguments: I. Yes. These people violate the rights of privacy of the kids.
II. No. These people are just doing their jobs and following the orders of their superiors.
(A) Only argument I is strong. (B) Only argument II is strong.
(C) Neither I nor II is strong. (D) Both I and II are strong.
G. Statement: Should research in the field of artificial intelligence be stopped?
Arguments: I. Yes. It increases human dependency on machines.
II. No. It would stop human evolution.
(A) Only argument I is strong. (B) Only argument II is strong.
(C) Neither I nor II is strong. (D) Both I and II are strong.
H. Statement: Should India adopt a bi-party system instead of a multi-party system?
Arguments: I. No. It would undermine the diversity of the country.
II. Yes. All coalition governments are weak and indecisive.
(A) Only argument I is strong. (B) Only argument II is strong.
(C) Neither I nor II is strong. (D) Both I and II are strong.
I. Statement: Should e-waste management by recycling of old electronic devices be promoted?
Arguments: I. No. It would prevent people from purchasing unnecessary devices.
II. Yes. It would greatly prevent environmental degradation.
(A) Only argument I is strong. (B) Only argument II is strong.
(C) Neither I nor II is strong. (D) Both I and II are strong.
Answers
A- 1
B-1
C-2
D-1
E-2
F-D
G-C
H-A
I-B
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