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101.

Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer :Statement : "Blue tie would help us identify our staff from others." - A suggestion in a company.Assumptions : I. The company needs to identify its staff.II. Blue tie is the latest fashion.

A. Only assumption I is implicit
B. Only assumption II is implicit
C. Either I or II is implicit
D. Neither I nor II is implicit
E. Both I and II are implicit
Answer» B. Only assumption II is implicit
102.

Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer :Statement : The company has the right to reject any application form without furnishing any reason while sorting the list of candidates for interview - A condition mentioned in the employment notice.Assumptions :I. It is desirable to call only eligible candidates for interview.II. The company believes in following impartial practice in all its functions.

A. Only assumption I is implicit
B. Only assumption II is implicit
C. Either I or II is implicit
D. Neither I nor II is implicit
E. Both I and II are implicit
Answer» B. Only assumption II is implicit
103.

Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer :Statement : "If I am not well you will have to go for the meeting." - A manager tells his subordinate.Assumptions :I. It is not necessary that only manager level personnel attend the meeting.II. If the manager is well, he would himself like to go for the meeting.

A. Only assumption I is implicit
B. Only assumption II is implicit
C. Either I or II is implicit
D. Neither I nor II is implicit
E. Both I and II are implicit
Answer» F.
104.

Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer :Statement : The economic condition of the country has gone from bad to worse. Assumptions : I. The government has failed to tackle economic problems.II. People are not cooperating with the government.

A. Only assumption I is implicit
B. Only assumption II is implicit
C. Either I or II is implicit
D. Neither I nor II is implicit
E. Both I and II are implicit
Answer» B. Only assumption II is implicit
105.

Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer :Statement : The party president has directed that no member of the party will give press briefing or interviews to governments and private T.V. channels about the discussion in scheduled meeting of the party.Assumptions : I. Party members will observe this directive of the president.II. The general public will not come to know about the happenings in the scheduled meeting of the party.

A. Only assumption I is implicit
B. Only assumption II is implicit
C. Either I or II is implicit
D. Neither I nor II is implicit
E. Both I and II are implicit
Answer» F.
106.

Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer :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.

A. Only assumption I is implicit
B. Only assumption II is implicit
C. Either I or II is implicit
D. Neither I nor II is implicit
E. Both I and II are implicit
Answer» C. Either I or II is implicit
107.

Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer :Statement : Unemployment allowance should be given to all unemployed Indian youth above 18 years of age.Assumptions :I. There are unemployed youth in India who needs monetary support.II. The government has sufficient funds to provide allowance to all unemployed youth.

A. Only assumption I is implicit
B. Only assumption II is implicit
C. Either I or II is implicit
D. Neither I nor II is implicit
E. Both I and II are implicit
Answer» B. Only assumption II is implicit
108.

Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by three conclusions. Give answer :Statement : "X-chocolate is ideal as a gift for someone you love." - An advertisement.Assumptions :I. People generally give gifts to loved ones.II. Such advertisements generally influence people.III. Chocolate can be considered as a gift item.

A. Only I and II are implicit
B. Only II and III are implicit
C. Only I and III are implicit
D. All are implicit
E. None of these
Answer» E. None of these
109.

Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer :Statement : Read this notice before entering the club.Assumptions :I. People are literate.II. No blind person comes to the club.

A. Only assumption I is implicit
B. Only assumption II is implicit
C. Either I or II is implicit
D. Neither I nor II is implicit
E. Both I and II are implicit
Answer» F.
110.

Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer :Statement : The electric supply corporation has decided to open a few more collection centers in the business district area.Assumptions :I. The people in the area may welcome the decision.II. Henceforth there may be less time required by the customers for paying electricity bill.

A. Only assumption I is implicit
B. Only assumption II is implicit
C. Either I or II is implicit
D. Neither I nor II is implicit
E. Both I and II are implicit
Answer» F.
111.

Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by three conclusions. Give answer :Statement : "I want to present a book on techniques of yoga to Ajay on his birthday."- A tells B.Assumptions :I. A will be invited by Ajay on his birthday.II. The person, to whom the book is to be presented, is not keeping good health.III. Book is an acceptable gift for birthday.

A. Only I and II are implicit
B. Only II and III are implicit
C. Only I and III are implicit
D. None is implicit
E. All are implicit
Answer» D. None is implicit
112.

Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer :Statement : Ministry has announced an economic package to support the voluntary organisations. - An official notice,Assumptions :I. Voluntary organisations do not need such support.II. Government was not supporting the voluntary organisations earlier.

A. Only assumption I is implicit
B. Only assumption II is implicit
C. Either I or II is implicit
D. Neither I nor II is implicit
E. Both I and II are implicit
Answer» C. Either I or II is implicit
113.

Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer :Statement : I can take you quickly from Kanpur to Lucknow by my cab but then you must pay me double the normal charges,Assumptions :I. Normally, it will take more time to reach Lucknow from Kanpur.II. People want to reach quickly but they will not pay extra money for it.

A. Only assumption I is implicit
B. Only assumption II is implicit
C. Either I or II is implicit
D. Neither I nor II is implicit
E. Both I and II are implicit
Answer» B. Only assumption II is implicit
114.

Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by three conclusions. Give answer :Statement : Ravi decided to leave office at 4.00 p.m. to catch a flight to Bangalore departing at 6.00 p.m.Assumptions :I. The flight to Bangalore may be delayed.II. He may be able to reach airport well before 6.00 p.m.III. He may get adequate time to search for a vehicle to go to the airport.

A. None is implicit
B. Only II is implicit
C. Only II and III are implicit
D. All are implicit
E. None of these
Answer» D. All are implicit
115.

Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by three conclusions. Give answer :Statement : Pramod decided to get the railway reservation in May, for the journey he wants to make in July, to Madras.Assumptions : I. The railways issues reservations two months in advance.II. There are more than one trains to Madras.III. There will be vacancy in the desired class.

A. Only I is implicit
B. Only II and III are implicit
C. Only I and III are implicit
D. All are implicit
E. None of these
Answer» B. Only II and III are implicit
116.

Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by three conclusions. Give answer :Statement : 'Move into the upper echelons without paying a steep price - Book a luxurious flat with us'. An advertisement of a construction company for its prestigious project.Assumptions :I. It is possible to join the select band of rich people by hard work.II. Staying in luxury without paying steep price is the criterion of upper crust of the society.III. Booking a luxurious flat is very easy now.

A. None is implicit
B. Only II is implicit
C. Only III is implicit
D. Only II and III are implicit
E. None of these
Answer» D. Only II and III are implicit
117.

Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by three conclusions. Give answer :Statement : Keeping in view the financial constraints, the management institution has decided to charge at the time of providing employment in various organisations, a placement fee of Rs. 25000 from the organisations in which the student will be provided the employment.Assumptions :I. It will help in increasing the demand of the students belonging to the management institution.II. The amount collected in this way will be purposeful.III. It may be possible that the organisation providing employment may select less number of students in future.

A. None is implicit
B. Only I is implicit
C. Only I and II are implicit
D. Only II and III are implicit
E. None of these
Answer» E. None of these
118.

Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by three conclusions. Give answer :Statement : The Government of India has set up one-stop facilitation counters manned by trained staff for attending to various needs of the foreign tourists at all the international airports.Assumptions : I. There is adequate trained staff available to man these counters in shifts.II. The services provided by these counters will help boosting inflow of foreign tourists.III. Majority of the foreign tourists need variety of services when they reach India.

A. Only I and II are implicit
B. Only III is implicit
C. Only II and III are implicit
D. All are implicit
E. None of these
Answer» E. None of these
119.

Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by three conclusions. Give answer :Statement : An advertisement of Bank X - "Want to open a bank account! Just dial our 'home service' and we will come at your doorsteps."Assumptions :I. No other bank makes available service at the doorstep of the customer.II. People may choose Bank X for their financial transactions.III. Nowadays banking has become very competitive.

A. Only I and II are implicit
B. Only II and III are implicit
C. Only I and III are implicit
D. All are implicit
E. None of these
Answer» E. None of these
120.

Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by three conclusions. Give answer :Statement : In spite of the heavy rains the traffic has not been disrupted this year.Assumptions :I. The traffic is disrupted in rainy seasons only.II. Rains do not affect traffic movement.III. Adequate precautions were taken for traffic management during rainy season.

A. Only I is implicit
B. Only I and II are implicit
C. Only III is implicit
D. Only II and III are implicit
E. None is implicit
Answer» D. Only II and III are implicit
121.

Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by three conclusions. Give answer :Statement : In view of the recent spurt in sugar prices in the open market, the government has asked the dealers to release a vast quantity of imported sugar in the open market. Assumptions :I. The dealers will follow the government directive.II. The sugar prices will come down.III. The price of indigenous sugar will remain unchanged.

A. Only I and II are implicit
B. Only II and III are implicit
C. Only I and III are implicit
D. None is implicit
E. All are implicit
Answer» B. Only II and III are implicit
122.

Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer :Statement : If it is easy to become an engineer, I don't want to be an engineer.Assumptions :I. An individual aspires to be professional.II. One desires to achieve a thing which is hard earned.

A. Only assumption I is implicit
B. Only assumption II is implicit
C. Either I or II is implicit
D. Neither I nor II is implicit
E. Both I and II are implicit
Answer» C. Either I or II is implicit
123.

Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer :Statement : It will be a substantial achievement in the field of education if one provides one school for every village in our country and enforce attendance. Assumptions :I. Children in villages do not attend school regularly.II. Providing school to every village is desirable.

A. Only assumption I is implicit
B. Only assumption II is implicit
C. Either I or II is implicit
D. Neither I nor II is implicit
E. Both I and II are implicit
Answer» F.
124.

Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer :Statement : "This drink can be had either as it is, or after adding ice to it." - An advertisement.Assumptions :I. People differ in their preferences.II. Some people will get attracted to the drink as it can be had as it is.

A. Only assumption I is implicit
B. Only assumption II is implicit
C. Either I or II is implicit
D. Neither I nor II is implicit
E. Both I and II are implicit
Answer» F.
125.

Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer :Statement : Of all the newspapers published in Mumbai, readership of the "Times" is the largest in the Metropolis. Assumptions :I. 'Times' is not popular in mofussil areas.II. 'Times' has the popular feature of cartoons on burning social and political issues.

A. Only assumption I is implicit
B. Only assumption II is implicit
C. Either I or II is implicit
D. Neither I nor II is implicit
E. Both I and II are implicit
Answer» E. Both I and II are implicit
126.

Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer :Statement : Why don't you go to the court if the employer does not pay you the Provident Fund contribution?Assumptions :I. Courts can intervene in matters of dispute between employer and employees.II. It is obligatory for the employer to pay the Provident Fund contribution to the employees.

A. Only assumption I is implicit
B. Only assumption II is implicit
C. Either I or II is implicit
D. Neither I nor II is implicit
E. Both I and II are implicit
Answer» F.
127.

Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer :Statement : The campaign of 'Keep your city clean' started by the Civil Council did not evoke any response from the citizens. Assumptions :I. People do not desire to keep their city clean.II. The Civil Council has failed in its campaign.

A. Only assumption I is implicit
B. Only assumption II is implicit
C. Either I or II is implicit
D. Neither I nor II is implicit
E. Both I and II are implicit
Answer» F.
128.

Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer :Statement : Like a mad man, I decided to follow him. Assumptions :I. I am not a mad man. II. I am a mad man.

A. Only assumption I is implicit
B. Only assumption II is implicit
C. Either I or II is implicit
D. Neither I nor II is implicit
E. Both I and II are implicit
Answer» D. Neither I nor II is implicit
129.

Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer :Statement : Greater public participation results in good civic governance. - Statement of Municipal Commissioner of City A.Assumptions :I. The municipal office is not competent to effect good civic administration.II. Good civic governance is a matter of collective will and effort of the people and administration.

A. Only assumption I is implicit
B. Only assumption II is implicit
C. Either I or II is implicit
D. Neither I nor II is implicit
E. Both I and II are implicit
Answer» C. Either I or II is implicit
130.

Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer :Statement : Among all the articles, the prices of personal computers show the highest decline from June 2005 to December 2005.Assumptions :I. Comparative prices of all the articles in June and December 2005 were available.II. Prices of personal computers were higher in the first six months than the last six months of 2005.

A. Only assumption I is implicit
B. Only assumption II is implicit
C. Either I or II is implicit
D. Neither I nor II is implicit
E. Both I and II are implicit
Answer» F.
131.

Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer :Statement : Market trends are changing continuously and with increasing competitiveness, the consumer's demands with respect to the prices and quality are gradually increasing.Assumptions :I. The consumers did not care for the prices and quality earlier.II. Market competitiveness is not favourable for the consumers.

A. Only assumption I is implicit
B. Only assumption II is implicit
C. Either I or II is implicit
D. Neither I nor II is implicit
E. Both I and II are implicit
Answer» E. Both I and II are implicit
132.

Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by three conclusions. Give answer :Statement : The State Government has unilaterally increased by five percent octroi on all commodities entering into the state without seeking approval of the Central Government.Assumptions :I. The State Government may be able to implement its decision.II. The Central Government may agree to support the State Government's decision.III. The State Government may be able to earn considerable amount through the additional octroi.

A. None is implicit
B. Only I and II are implicit
C. All are implicit
D. Only II and III are implicit
E. None of these
Answer» D. Only II and III are implicit
133.

Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer :Statement : To investigate the murder of the lone resident of a flat, the police interrogated the domestic servant, the watchman of the multi-storeyed buildings and the liftman.Assumptions :I. The domestic servant, watchman and the liftman can give a clue about the suspected murder.II. Generally in such cases the persons known to the resident are directly or indirectly involved in the murder.

A. Only assumption I is implicit
B. Only assumption II is implicit
C. Either I or II is implicit
D. Neither I nor II is implicit
E. Both I and II are implicit
Answer» B. Only assumption II is implicit
134.

Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer :Statement : Amongst newspapers, I always read the National Times.Assumptions :I. The National Times gives very comprehensive news.II. Some people prefer other newspapers.

A. Only assumption I is implicit
B. Only assumption II is implicit
C. Either I or II is implicit
D. Neither I nor II is implicit
E. Both I and II are implicit
Answer» C. Either I or II is implicit
135.

Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer :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.

A. Only assumption I is implicit
B. Only assumption II is implicit
C. Either I or II is implicit
D. Neither I nor II is implicit
E. Both I and II are implicit
Answer» B. Only assumption II is implicit
136.

Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer :Statement : If you are an engineer, we have a challenging job for you.Assumptions :I. We need an engineer.

A. Only assumption I is implicit
B. Only assumption II is implicit
C. Either I or II is implicit
D. Neither I nor II is implicit
E. Both I and II are implicit
Answer» B. Only assumption II is implicit
137.

Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer :Statement : If Rajan has finished reading the instructions, then let him begin the activities accordingly.Assumptions :I. Rajan would understand the instructions.II. Rajan is capable of performing the activities.

A. Only assumption I is implicit
B. Only assumption II is implicit
C. Either I or II is implicit
D. Neither I nor II is implicit
E. Both I and II are implicit
Answer» F.
138.

Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer :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.

A. Only assumption I is implicit
B. Only assumption II is implicit
C. Either I or II is implicit
D. Neither I nor II is implicit
E. Both I and II are implicit
Answer» E. Both I and II are implicit
139.

Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer :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.

A. Only assumption I is implicit
B. Only assumption II is implicit
C. Either I or II is implicit
D. Neither I nor II is implicit
E. Both I and II are implicit
Answer» C. Either I or II is implicit
140.

Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer :Statement : The two countries have signed a fragile pact, but the vital sovereignty issue remains unresolved.Assumptions :I. The two countries cannot have permanent peace pact.II. The two countries may become hostile again after a short spell of time.

A. Only assumption I is implicit
B. Only assumption II is implicit
C. Either I or II is implicit
D. Neither I nor II is implicit
E. Both I and II are implicit
Answer» C. Either I or II is implicit
141.

Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by three conclusions. Give answer :Statement : The company has recently announced a series of incentives to the employees who are punctual and sincere.Assumptions : I. Those who are not punctual at present may get motivated by the announcement.II. The productivity of the company may increase.III. The profit earned by the company may be more than the amount to be spent for the incentive programmes.

A. Only I and II are implicit
B. None is implicit
C. Only II and III are implicit
D. All are implicit
E. None of these
Answer» B. None is implicit
142.

Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by three conclusions. Give answer :Statement : The civic authority has decided that all the factories located inside the city limits be shifted outside to reduce the level of environmental pollution in the city.Assumptions :I. The pollution level in the city in future may reduce after these factories are shifted outside the city limit. II. Enough usable land is available outside the city limit for these factories.III. Many of these factories may shift to some other smaller towns to remain profitable.

A. Only I is implicit
B. Only I and II are implicit
C. Only II is implicit
D. Only II and III are implicit
E. None of these
Answer» C. Only II is implicit
143.

Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by three conclusions. Give answer :Statement : A State Government suspended two additional district judges.Assumptions :I. They were negligent in discharging duties.II. There was a charge of misconduct against them.III. The government officials were biased against them.

A. None is implicit
B. Either I or II is implicit
C. Any one of the three is implicit
D. Only I and III are implicit
E. Either I or III is implicit
Answer» C. Any one of the three is implicit
144.

Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer :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.

A. Only assumption I is implicit
B. Only assumption II is implicit
C. Either I or II is implicit
D. Neither I nor II is implicit
E. Both I and II are implicit
Answer» F.
145.

Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer :Statement : The State Government has abolished the scheme of providing concessional air ticket to students.Assumptions :I. Students will not travel by air in future.II. The students who resort to travel by air can bear the expenses of air ticket.

A. Only assumption I is implicit
B. Only assumption II is implicit
C. Either I or II is implicit
D. Neither I nor II is implicit
E. Both I and II are implicit
Answer» C. Either I or II is implicit
146.

Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer :Statement : If he is intelligent, he will pass the examination. Assumptions :I. To pass, he must be intelligent.II. He will pass the examination.

A. Only assumption I is implicit
B. Only assumption II is implicit
C. Either I or II is implicit
D. Neither I nor II is implicit
E. Both I and II are implicit
Answer» B. Only assumption II is implicit
147.

Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer :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.

A. Only assumption I is implicit
B. Only assumption II is implicit
C. Either I or II is implicit
D. Neither I nor II is implicit
E. Both I and II are implicit
Answer» C. Either I or II is implicit
148.

Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer :Statement : The X-Airlines has decided to increase the passenger fare by 15 percent with immediate effect.Assumptions :I. The demand for seats of X-Airlines may remain unchanged even after the hike of fare.II. Other airline companies may also hike the passenger fares.

A. Only assumption I is implicit
B. Only assumption II is implicit
C. Either I or II is implicit
D. Neither I nor II is implicit
E. Both I and II are implicit
Answer» B. Only assumption II is implicit
149.

Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer :Statement :Traffic jams on most of the roads in the city have become a regular feature during monsoon.Assumptions :I. Material used for road construction cannot withstand the fury of monsoon resulting into innumerable pot holes on the roads.II. Number of vehicles coming on the roads is much more in monsoon as compared to other seasons.

A. Only assumption I is implicit
B. Only assumption II is implicit
C. Either I or II is implicit
D. Neither I nor II is implicit
E. Both I and II are implicit
Answer» B. Only assumption II is implicit
150.

Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer :Statement : This year most of the shops and departmental stores are offering prizes and discounts on purchases to attract customers.Assumptions :I. The shops and departmental stores have so far earned a lot of profit, so now they have started sharing it with the customers.II. Lots of goods are available but the sale is not shooting up. There is no cheer for the customers.

A. Only assumption I is implicit
B. Only assumption II is implicit
C. Either I or II is implicit
D. Neither I nor II is implicit
E. Both I and II are implicit
Answer» C. Either I or II is implicit