Statement and Assumption # MCQs Practice set

Q.1 Statement: The government has announced a new policy to provide free laptops to all college students. Assumption: Providing laptops will improve students' learning experience.

Only assumption I is implicit
Only assumption II is implicit
Both I and II are implicit
Neither I nor II is implicit
Explanation - The assumption is that providing laptops will improve learning. The policy announcement alone does not imply any other assumption.
Correct answer is: Only assumption I is implicit

Q.2 Statement: The company decided to reduce its product prices by 10%. Assumption: The demand for the product is price-sensitive.

Only assumption I is implicit
Only assumption II is implicit
Both I and II are implicit
Neither I nor II is implicit
Explanation - Reducing prices implies the company expects increased sales, which assumes that demand is sensitive to price.
Correct answer is: Only assumption II is implicit

Q.3 Statement: A school decided to ban mobile phones on its premises. Assumption: Mobile phones disturb students' concentration.

Only assumption I is implicit
Only assumption II is implicit
Both I and II are implicit
Neither I nor II is implicit
Explanation - The ban is based on the assumption that phones affect concentration. No other assumption is necessary.
Correct answer is: Only assumption I is implicit

Q.4 Statement: The mayor announced a new traffic regulation to reduce accidents. Assumption: Current traffic regulations are insufficient to prevent accidents.

Only assumption I is implicit
Only assumption II is implicit
Both I and II are implicit
Neither I nor II is implicit
Explanation - The new regulation implies that the existing rules are not enough to prevent accidents.
Correct answer is: Only assumption II is implicit

Q.5 Statement: The health department recommends eating fruits and vegetables daily. Assumption: Consuming fruits and vegetables daily improves health.

Only assumption I is implicit
Only assumption II is implicit
Both I and II are implicit
Neither I nor II is implicit
Explanation - The recommendation assumes a health benefit from eating fruits and vegetables.
Correct answer is: Only assumption II is implicit

Q.6 Statement: The company is offering an early retirement scheme to employees. Assumption: Some employees are interested in retiring early.

Only assumption I is implicit
Only assumption II is implicit
Both I and II are implicit
Neither I nor II is implicit
Explanation - The offer presumes that employees may take interest in early retirement; no other assumption is necessary.
Correct answer is: Only assumption II is implicit

Q.7 Statement: The city council imposed a fine for littering in public places. Assumption: People are likely to litter without a fine.

Only assumption I is implicit
Only assumption II is implicit
Both I and II are implicit
Neither I nor II is implicit
Explanation - Imposing a fine assumes that in the absence of punishment, people may litter.
Correct answer is: Only assumption II is implicit

Q.8 Statement: A bank announced zero service charges for online transactions. Assumption: Customers are discouraged by high service charges from using online banking.

Only assumption I is implicit
Only assumption II is implicit
Both I and II are implicit
Neither I nor II is implicit
Explanation - The zero-charge scheme assumes that reducing charges will attract more customers.
Correct answer is: Only assumption II is implicit

Q.9 Statement: The government launched a campaign to plant trees in cities. Assumption: Planting trees will improve the environment.

Only assumption I is implicit
Only assumption II is implicit
Both I and II are implicit
Neither I nor II is implicit
Explanation - The campaign presumes that planting trees has a positive environmental impact.
Correct answer is: Only assumption II is implicit

Q.10 Statement: The school plans to introduce an aptitude test for all students. Assumption: Aptitude tests help identify students' strengths and weaknesses.

Only assumption I is implicit
Only assumption II is implicit
Both I and II are implicit
Neither I nor II is implicit
Explanation - Introducing an aptitude test assumes that it is useful to evaluate students' abilities.
Correct answer is: Only assumption II is implicit

Q.11 Statement: The company announced a work-from-home policy. Assumption: Employees can perform their tasks effectively from home.

Only assumption I is implicit
Only assumption II is implicit
Both I and II are implicit
Neither I nor II is implicit
Explanation - The policy assumes that work can be completed efficiently outside the office.
Correct answer is: Only assumption II is implicit

Q.12 Statement: The government decided to increase fuel prices. Assumption: Increasing fuel prices will reduce consumption.

Only assumption I is implicit
Only assumption II is implicit
Both I and II are implicit
Neither I nor II is implicit
Explanation - Raising prices assumes that higher cost will influence consumer behavior.
Correct answer is: Only assumption II is implicit

Q.13 Statement: The school introduced uniforms for all students. Assumption: Uniforms create a sense of equality among students.

Only assumption I is implicit
Only assumption II is implicit
Both I and II are implicit
Neither I nor II is implicit
Explanation - The introduction of uniforms is based on the belief that it fosters equality.
Correct answer is: Only assumption I is implicit

Q.14 Statement: The restaurant introduced a discount on weekend meals. Assumption: Discounts will attract more customers on weekends.

Only assumption I is implicit
Only assumption II is implicit
Both I and II are implicit
Neither I nor II is implicit
Explanation - Offering a discount assumes that price reduction will encourage more patronage.
Correct answer is: Only assumption II is implicit

Q.15 Statement: A company announced that it will hire only experienced candidates. Assumption: Experienced candidates are more efficient than freshers.

Only assumption I is implicit
Only assumption II is implicit
Both I and II are implicit
Neither I nor II is implicit
Explanation - The hiring policy assumes that experience contributes to efficiency.
Correct answer is: Only assumption II is implicit

Q.16 Statement: The government introduced free vaccination for children. Assumption: Free vaccination will increase the vaccination rate among children.

Only assumption I is implicit
Only assumption II is implicit
Both I and II are implicit
Neither I nor II is implicit
Explanation - Providing free vaccination presumes that cost is a barrier to vaccination.
Correct answer is: Only assumption II is implicit

Q.17 Statement: The bank provides higher interest rates for fixed deposits. Assumption: Higher interest rates attract more fixed deposits from customers.

Only assumption I is implicit
Only assumption II is implicit
Both I and II are implicit
Neither I nor II is implicit
Explanation - The assumption is that increasing interest rates motivates customers to deposit more money.
Correct answer is: Only assumption II is implicit

Q.18 Statement: The city announced strict penalties for violating noise pollution norms. Assumption: Strict penalties will reduce noise pollution.

Only assumption I is implicit
Only assumption II is implicit
Both I and II are implicit
Neither I nor II is implicit
Explanation - Penalties are imposed assuming they will act as a deterrent to violators.
Correct answer is: Only assumption II is implicit

Q.19 Statement: A company provided training programs for its employees. Assumption: Training improves employees' skills and performance.

Only assumption I is implicit
Only assumption II is implicit
Both I and II are implicit
Neither I nor II is implicit
Explanation - Training is provided with the expectation that it enhances employees’ performance.
Correct answer is: Only assumption II is implicit

Q.20 Statement: A city introduced free Wi-Fi in public areas. Assumption: People use Wi-Fi services extensively if provided free of cost.

Only assumption I is implicit
Only assumption II is implicit
Both I and II are implicit
Neither I nor II is implicit
Explanation - The free service is offered assuming it will encourage usage among residents.
Correct answer is: Only assumption II is implicit

Q.21 Statement: The school organized a career counseling session for students. Assumption: Students need guidance in choosing their career paths.

Only assumption I is implicit
Only assumption II is implicit
Both I and II are implicit
Neither I nor II is implicit
Explanation - Organizing counseling assumes that students require guidance.
Correct answer is: Only assumption II is implicit

Q.22 Statement: The government announced a subsidy on electric vehicles. Assumption: Subsidies will encourage more people to buy electric vehicles.

Only assumption I is implicit
Only assumption II is implicit
Both I and II are implicit
Neither I nor II is implicit
Explanation - The policy assumes that financial incentives will influence buyers’ decisions.
Correct answer is: Only assumption II is implicit

Q.23 Statement: A new law requires all factories to install pollution control devices. Assumption: Installing pollution control devices reduces pollution.

Only assumption I is implicit
Only assumption II is implicit
Both I and II are implicit
Neither I nor II is implicit
Explanation - The law assumes that pollution can be reduced by using these devices.
Correct answer is: Only assumption II is implicit

Q.24 Statement: The company reduced working hours from 9 to 8 per day. Assumption: Reduced working hours will improve employee productivity.

Only assumption I is implicit
Only assumption II is implicit
Both I and II are implicit
Neither I nor II is implicit
Explanation - The change assumes that shorter hours positively affect employee efficiency.
Correct answer is: Only assumption II is implicit

Q.25 Statement: The government announced free distribution of textbooks to students. Assumption: Providing free textbooks will encourage education among students.

Only assumption I is implicit
Only assumption II is implicit
Both I and II are implicit
Neither I nor II is implicit
Explanation - The scheme assumes that free resources improve access to education.
Correct answer is: Only assumption II is implicit