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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
* (A) If only assumption I is implicit
* (B) If only assumption II is implicit
* (C) If either I or II is implicit
* (D) If neither I nor II is implicit
* (E) If both I and II are implicit.
Statement: "You are hereby appointed as a programmer with a probation period of one year and your performance will be reviewed at the end of the period for confirmation." - A line in an appointment letter.
Assumptions:
1. The performance of an individual generally is not known at the time of appointment offer.
2. Generally an individual tries to prove his worth in the probation period.
Answer & Explanation:
Answer: Option E
Explanation: The performance of the individual has to be tested over a span of time as the statement mentions. So, I is implicit. The statement mentions that the individual's worth shall be reviewed (during probation period) before confirmation. So, II is also implicit.
Statement: It is desirable to put the child in school at the age of 5 or so.
Assumptions:
1. At that age the child reaches appropriate level of development and is ready to learn.
2. The schools do not admit children after six years of age.
Answer & Explanation:
Answer: Option A
Explanation: Since the statement talks of putting the child in school at the age of 5, it means that the child is mentally prepared for the same at this age. So, I is implicit. But nothing about admission after 6 years of age is mentioned in the statement. So, II is not implicit.
Statement: "In order to bring punctuality in our office, we must provide conveyance allowance to our employees." - In charge of a company tells Personnel Manager.
Assumptions:
1. Conveyance allowance will not help in bringing punctuality.
2. Discipline and reward should always go hand in hand.
Answer & Explanation:
Answer: Option B
Explanation: Assumption I goes against the statement. So, it is not implicit. The allowance will serve as a reward to the employees and shall provoke them to come on time. So, II is implicit.
Statement: Unemployment allowance should be given to all unemployed Indian youth above 18 years of age.
Assumptions:
1. There are unemployed youth in India who needs monetary support.
2. The government has sufficient funds to provide allowance to all unemployed youth.
Answer & Explanation:
Answer: Option A
Explanation: I directly follows from the statement and so is implicit. Also, the statement is a suggestion and does not tell about a government policy or its position of funds. So, II is not implicit.
Statement: "If you trouble me, I will slap you." - A mother warns her child.
Assumptions:
1. With the warning, the child may stop troubling her.
2. All children are basically naughty.
Answer & Explanation:
Answer: Option A
Explanation: The mother warns her child with the expectation that he would stop troubling her. So, I is implicit. The general nature of children cannot be derived from the statement. So, II is not implicit.
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