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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Q. Statement: Believe me, I have read it in newspaper X.
Assumptions:

I. Newspaper X gives reliable information/news.
II. I am reporting exactly as it is given in newspaper X.

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Q. Statement: Many people have expressed surprise as the princess has broken the royal tradition of marriage by choosing a commoner as her life partner.
Assumptions:

I. People expect royal families to observe customs and traditions.
II. People still value 'purity of royal blood' and 'status' when it comes to a marriage of members of royal family.

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Q. Statement: Highly brilliant and industrious students do not always excel in the written examination.
Assumptions:

I. The written examination is good mainly for mediocre students.
II. The brilliant and industrious students cannot always write good answers in the exam

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Q. Statement: Science is a sort of news agency comparable in principle to other new agencies. But this news agency gives us information which is reliable to an extraordinary high degree due to elaborate techniques of verification and its capacity to survive centuries. So, science should be read with as much interest as we read news.
Assumptions:

I. Science encourages investigative spirit.
II. People read news out of interest.

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