Statement and Assumptions Questions

Consider the given argument and decide which of the given assumptions is are implicit.

Argument :

During an election, the opposition party said, "look at the price rise in the last five years".

Assumption :

1. This time, give a chance to our party for power
2. Prices will still rise if you choose the same party to be in power

Consider the given statement true and decide which of the given assumptions is/are implicit.

Statement :

It is desirable to start writing from 6 years of age.

Assumptions :

1. Fine motor skills are well developed by 6 years of age.

2. Children cannot write before 6 years of age.

The Civic administration has asked the residets of the dilapidated buildings to move out as these buildings will be demolished within the next thirty days

Assumptions : 

I. The Civic administration may be able to demolish these buildings as per schedule.

II. The residents of these buildings may vacate and stay elsewhere

Consider the given argument and decide which of the given assumptions is/are implicit.

Argument :

" A visit of school students to botanical garden to widen their knowledge of natural resources has been arranged" - a message on the notice board in the school.

Assumptions :

1. Botanical gardens are full of natural resources.
2. School students are likely to learn more through interaction with the new environment.

Consider the argument and decide which of the given assumptions is/are implicit.

Argument :

A father advised his son that the shortest route between Chennai and Mangalore is via Bengaluru.

Assumptions :

1. Son wishes to go to Mangalore.

2. Father gives advice to everyone.

In Bombay,railway trains are indespenible for people in the subrubs to reach their places of work on time

Assumptions:

1. Railway trains are the only mode of transport available in the subrubs of Bombay

2. Only railway trains run punctually

Consider the given argument and decide which of the given assumptions is/are implicit.

Argument :
All girls love reading novels.

Assumptions :
1. Novels are the only reading materials.
2. No girl loves to read other materials.

Consider the given statement and decide which of the following assumptions is/are implicit.

Statement :

You are expected to be honest before the advocate - an instruction to be followed in front of a defence lawyer.

Assumptions :

1. Unless cautioned, the clients tend to hide certain vital facts to save themselves.

2. At times, the vital facts are required to strategies the defence argument.