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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Q. Statement: "To keep myself up-to-date, I always listen to 9.00 p.m. news on radio."- A candidate tells the interview board.
Assumptions:

I. The candidate does not read newspaper.
II. Recent news is broadcast only on radio.

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Q. Statement: The entire north India, including Delhi and the neighbouring states remained 'powerless' the whole day of 19th December as the northern grid supplying electricity to the seven states collapsed yet again.
Assumptions:

I. The northern grid had collapsed earlier.
II. The grid system of providing electricity to a group of states is an ineffective type of power supply system.

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