Q. Statement: The organization should promote employees on the basis of merit alone and not on the basis of length of service or seniority.
Assumptions:

I. Length of service or seniority does not alone reflect merit of an employee.
II. It is possible to determine and measure merit of an employee.

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Q. Statement: "But out of A, B, C and D products, you buy B which alone is based on the international technology."- A shopkeeper tells a customer.
Assumptions:

I. The customers normally accept the recommendation of the shopkeeper.
II. Use of international technology is supposed to ensure better quality standards.

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Q. Statement: "If you want to give any advertisement, give it in the newspaper X." - A tells B.
Assumptions:

I. B wants to publicise his products.
II. Newspaper X has a wide circulation.

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Q. Statement: Kartik left for Delhi on Tuesday by train to attend a function to be held on Friday at his uncle's house in Delhi.
Assumptions:

I. Kartik may reach Delhi on Wednesday.
II. Kartik may reach Delhi before Friday.

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Q. Statement: "Avon Cycles - Fast, easy to ride, impressive, reliable, crafted and up-to-date automation." - An advertisement.
Assumptions:

I. There is no other cycle with any of these features.
II. People do not bother about the cost.

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Q. Statement: "Private property, trespassers will be prosecuted" - A notice on a plot of land.
Assumptions:

I. The passerby may read the notice and may not trespass.
II. The people are scared of prosecution.

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Q. Statement: Without reforming the entire administrative system, we cannot eradicate corruption and prejudice from the society.
Assumptions:

I. The existence of corruption and prejudice is good.
II. There is enough flexibility to change the administrative system.

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Q. Statement: The civic authority has advised the residents in the area to use mosquito repellents or sleep inside nets as large number of people are suffering from malaria.
Assumptions:

I. Local residents have enough money to arrange for the repellents or nets.
II. People may ignore and continue to get mosquito bites as they have other pressing needs.

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Q. Statement: Vitamin E tablets improve circulation, keep your complexion in a glowing condition.
Assumptions:

I. People like a glowing complexion.
II. Complexion becomes dull in the absence of circulation.

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Q. Statement: "Ensure a good Slight's sleeps for your family with safe and effective X mosquito coil." - An advertisement.
Assumptions:

I. X mosquito coil is better than any other mosquito coil.
II. A good night's sleep is desirable.

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Q. Statement: Municipal Corporation has decided to ban the entry of vehicles from sub-urban areas to the main city through main routes during peak hours to avoid traffic congestion.
Assumptions:

I. The people of sub-urban areas should not bring their vehicles during peak hours.
II. There is no traffic congestion by the vehicles of people residing in the main city.

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Q. Statement: A good book, even if costly, is sold.
Assumptions:

I. Some books are better than others.
II. Most of the books are costly.

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Q. Statement: World Health Organisation has decided to double its assistance to various health programmes in India as per-capita expenditure on health in India is very low compared to many other countries.
Assumptions:

I. The enhanced assistance may substantially increase the per-capita expenditure on health in India and bring it on par with other countries.
II. The Government funding is less than adequate to provide medical facilities in India.

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Q. Statement: The President assured the people that elections will be held here after every five years,
Assumptions:

I. People are afraid that the elections may not be held at all.
II. People are afraid that the elections may not be held after five years.

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Q. Statement: Interview conducted for selecting people for jobs should measure personality characteristics of candidates.
Assumptions:

I. Performance on job depends on personality characteristics.
II. Personality characteristics can be measured in interview.

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Q. Statement: Do not copy our software without our permission - A notice.
Assumptions:

I. It is possible to copy the software.
II. Such warning will have some effect.

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Q. Statement: Retired persons should not be appointed for executive posts in other organisations.
Assumptions:

I. Retired persons may lack the zeal and commitment to carry out executive's work.
II. Retired persons do not take interest in the work and welfare of the new organisation.

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Q. Statement: "In my absence, I request you to look after the affairs of our company." - B tells C.
Assumptions:

I. C may not accept the request of B.
II. C has the expertise to handle the affairs of the company.

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Q. Statement: An announcement: Passengers in their own interest are advised to fasten their seat belts while seated in the trolley of the ropeway.
Assumptions:

I. People are always careful about their own safety.
II. Unless advised, passengers might not use the seat belts.

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Q. Statement: "Banking services are fine tuned to meet growing business needs," - An advertisement.
Assumptions:

I. Banking is a part of business activity
II. Industrialists prefer better banking services.

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