Q. Statement: In spite of less than normal rainfall in the catchment areas during the first two months of monsoon of the lakes supplying water to the city the authority has not yet affected any cut in the water supply to the city.
Assumptions:

I. The rainfall during the remaining part of the monsoon may be adequate for normal water supply.
II. The present water level of the lakes supplying water to the city may be adequate for normal supply.

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Q. Statement: If you are an engineer, we have a challenging job for you.
Assumptions:

I. We need an engineer.
II. You are an engineer.

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Q. Statement: In spite of poor services, the commutators have not complained against it.
Assumptions:

I. Generally people do not tolerate poor services.
II. Complaints sometimes improve services.

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Q. Statement: The improvement in the quality of T.V. programmes will lead to increase in the sales of T.V.
Assumptions:

I. T.V. is a good entertainment medium.
II. The quality of T.V, programmes has improved recently.

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Q. Statement: With a sense of sincerity, quality teachers can improve the society.
Assumptions:

I. Quality teachers are sincere.
II. Sincerity in teaching pays.

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Q. Statement: The head of the organization congratulated the entire staff in his speech for their sincere effort to bring down the deficit and urged them to give their best for attaining a more profitable position in future.
Assumptions:

I. The employees may get motivated and maintain and if possible enhance their present level of work.
II. The employees may now relax and slow down in their day to day work as there is no immediate threat of huge deficit.

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Q. Statement: Money is the root cause of all the problems in a family.
Assumptions:

I. Every problem is caused by something.
II. There are always some problems in a family.

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Q. Statement: An advertisement: "Our shoes are for the rich."
Assumptions:

I. Many people like to be labelled as rich.
II. One can't become rich unless one has that brand of shoes.

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Q. Statement: In view of the violent situation due to students' agitation the state government has decided to close down all the educational institutions in the state for two weeks with immediate effect.
Assumptions:

I. The students' agitation may subside after two weeks.
II. The students may not find a place to come further and continue agitation after the closure of the educational institutions.

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Q. Statement: The taste of food contributes to the intake of nourishment which is essential for the survival of human beings.
Assumptions:

I. Human beings take food for the enjoyment of its taste.
II. Human beings experience the taste of food.

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Q. Statement: The economic prosperity of any nation is dependent on the quality of its human resources.
Assumptions:

I. It is possible to measure the quality of human resources of a nation.
II. Achieving economic prosperity is a cherished goal of every nation.

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Q. Statement: "Two months ago, it was announced that Central Government pensioners would get dearness relief with immediate effect but till date, banks have not credited the arrears." - A statement from a Pensioners' Forum.
Assumptions:

I. Most of the banks normally take care of the pensioners.
II. Two months time is sufficient for the government machinery to move and give effect to pensioners.

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Q. Statement: "If it does not rain throughout this month, most farmers would be in trouble this year."
Assumptions:

I. Timely rain is essential for farming.
II. Most farmers are generally dependent on rains.

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Q. Statement: The higher echelons of any organization are expected to be models of observational learning and should not be considered as merely sources of reward and punishments.
Assumptions:

I. Employees are likely to be sensitive enough to learn by observing the behaviour of their bosses.
II. Normally bosses are considered as sources of reward and punishment.

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Q. Statement: The new education policy envisages major modifications in the education system.
Assumptions:

I. Present education system is inconsistent with national needs.
II. Present education system needs change.

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Q. Statement: "Fly X airways whenever you decide to go places. Our fares are less than train fares."- An advertisement.
Assumptions:

I. People prefer to travel by air when the fares are reasonable.
II. The fares of other airlines are costlier than those of X airways.

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Q. Statement: "The programme will start at 6 p.m. but you can come there up to 7 p.m. or so and still there is no problem."
Assumptions:

I. The programme will continue even after 7 p.m.
II. The programme may not even start by that time.

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Q. Statement: An advertisement: If you want to follow the footprints of an ideal leader, wear 'X' brand of shoes.
Assumptions:

I. Most people like to become ideal leaders.
II. One can't become ideal leader unless one wears X brand of shoes.

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Q. Statement: "Though the candidates have been instructed to bring pencils, yet provide some pencils with each invigilator." - An instruction to test administration staff.
Assumptions:

I. Pencils are in short supply.
II. All the candidates will bring the pencil.

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Q. Statement: "If you want timely completion of work, provide independent cabins," - An employee tells the Director of a Company.
Assumptions:

I. There are not enough cabins.
II. Others' presence hinders timely completion of work.

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