Statement and Assumption Questions for SBI PO
Statement and Assumption Questions for SBI PO
Statement and Assumption Questions for SBI PO/IBPS SO/BANK exam preparation.
Q1. The constable has been recommended for a suitable reward by his superior in recognition of his sincere duty and busting of several gangs of criminals actively involved in the loot and incidents of pick-pocketing.
Which of the following can be a possible assumption of the above statement?
- The superior is certain that recommendation would be denied.
- The number of criminals apprehended by this particular constable was exceptionally high.
- The constable desires to be monetarily compensated for his efforts.
- The superior wants to set an example for his other juniors by recommending the reward.
- Rewards recognizing the sincerity and accomplishments of policemen are given. (IBPS SO CWE 2013)
Q2. The Government has appealed to all citizens to use potable water judiciously as there is an acute shortage in supply. Excessive use may lead to huge scarcity in future months.
Which of the assumptions is implicit in the above statement?(An assumption is something supposed or taken for granted)
- People may ignore the appeal and continue using water as per their consideration.
- Government may be able to tap those who do not respond to the appeal
- Government may be able to put in place alternate sources of water in the event of a crisis situation.
- Large number of people may positively respond to the Government’s appeal and help tide over the crisis.
- Only poor are going to suffer from this shortage of water supply. (IBPS PO 2011)
Directions(3-4): In each of these question given a statement followed by two assumptions numbered I and II. An assumption is something supposed or taken for granted. You have to consider the statement and the following assumptions and decide which of these is/are implicit in the statement.
Statement and Assumption Questions for SBI PO
Q3. Statement: Send employee XYZ for a training in UK to gain more insight into the project which he is handling at present. (SBI Associates PO 2014)
II. Some similar training programs are available in the employee’s own country as well.
III. With the present skill sets, employee XYZ is incapable of handling the project.
- Only I is Implicit 2. Either I or II is implicit 3. Only II is implicit
4. Both I and II are implicit 5. Neither I nor II is implicit
Q4. Statement: Minute traces of nitrate sometimes present in cattle fodder B may be responsible for the poor health of the cattle therefore use fodder G to ensure that your cattle remain healthy.
II. Cattle fodder G does not contain nitrate.
III. Nitrate is toxic to all living beings.
- Only I is Implicit 2. Either I or II is implicit 3. Only II is implicit 4. Both I and II are implicit
5. Neither I nor II is implicit
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Q5. Statements: The ‘X’ Finance company has launched a new tractor loan scheme. It has brought prosperity among the farmers.
Which of the following assumptions is implicit in the above statements?
- The prosperity of farmers solely depends upon the tractor loan scheme.
- Tractor is an important input for farmers to enhance the farm activities
- Earlier there was no tractor loan scheme for farmers
- Farmers do not prefer to take loans for buying tractors.
- None of these (IBPS PO/MT 2013)
Directions(6-11): In each question below is given a statement followed by two assumptions numbered I and II. An assumption is something supposed or taken for granted. You have to consider the statement and the following assumptions and decide which of the assumptions is implicit in the statement.
Give answer (1) if only assumption I is implicit.
Give answer (2) if only assumption II is implicit.
Give answer (3) if either assumption I or assumption II is implicit.
Give answer (4) if neither assumption I or assumption II is implicit.
Give answer (3) if both assumptions I and II are implicit. (BOI PO 2010)
Q6. Statement: Job rotation helps employee get an overview of the organization
Assumptions:
- Job relation is the only method to get an overview of the organization.
- It is required to have an overview of the organization.
Q7. Statement: Let us appoint Ms. X as the CEO of our Company so that the company’s products are also perceived to be genuine.
Assumptions:
- CEO can change the perception of products.
- Perception is same as the actual reality.
Q8. Statement: An advertisement –
The new model has been launched with K-series engine.
Assumptions:
- People know about K-Series engine.
- Engine type/series is important for buyers
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Q9. Statement: Mohan tells Nita, “Let us meet over lunch tomorrow”.
Assumptions:
- Lunch timings are known to both.
- Both are aware of the venue for launch.
Q10. Statement: You need to be talented to identify talent
Assumptions:
- Talent is acquired and developed.
- Talent is hereditary.
Q11. Statement : The movie is a super-duper hit and has broken all the records.
Assumptions:
- There is no authentic criterion to judge a hit or a flop.
- The performance of earlier movies is known.
Directions(12-15): In each question below is given a statement followed by two assumptions numbered I and II. An assumption is something supposed or taken for granted. You have to consider the statement and the following assumptions and decide which of the assumptions is implicit in the statement.
Give answer (1) if only assumption I is implicit.
Give answer (2) if only assumption II is implicit.
Give answer (3) if either assumption I or assumption II is implicit.
Give answer (4) if neither assumption I or assumption II is implicit.
Give answer (5) if both assumptions I and II are implicit. (United India Insurance AAO 2012)
12. Statement: “Though the candidates have been instructed to bring pencil, yet provide some pencils with each invigilator”-
An instruction to test administration staff.
Assumptions:
- Pencils are in short supply
- All the candidates will bring the pencil.
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13. Statement: “Please drop this letter in the letterbox”- An officer tells his assistant.
Assumptions:
- The Assistant knows the address where the letter is to be sent.
- The Assistant would follow the instructions.
Q14. Statements: If you want timely completion of work-Provide independent cabins”- An employee tells the director of a Company.
Assumptions:
- There are not enough cabins
- Others presence hinders timely timely completion of work.
Q15. Statements: “We need to appoint more teachers”-Principal informs the school staff.
Assumptions:
- Teachers are available.
- Present teachers are not good.
Answer Key:
1.5 2. 4 3. 5 4. 1 5. 2 6. 2 7. 1 8. 5 9. 5 10. 1 11. 2 12. 4 13. 4 14. 4 15. 1
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