Banking Pathway 2015 : Reasoning Quiz (Statement and Assumptions)

Directions (Q. 1-40) 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 (a) if only assumption I is implicit; (b) if only assumption II is implicit; (c) If either I or II is implicit; (d) if neither I nor II is implicit and (e) if both I and II are implicit.

1. Statement: In country 'X' a public servant cannot claim immunity from prosecution for any objectionable act committed while performing his official duty.

Assumptions:

I. A public servant is likely to commit an objectionable act while performing his official duty.

II. Every one is equal before law.

2. Statement: The entry of multinational companies in India has led to higher efficiency of the Indian Companies who are competing with them.

Assumptions:

I. Employees of multinationals may serve as models for Indian Company's employees.

II. Competition may reduce many Indian companies to ashes.

3. Statement: Only candidates having B.Tech, BE, MBA and MCA with atleast one year's exposure to software will be considered for admission to our course' - Admission criteria of a reputed software training institute.

Assumptions :

I. The candidates having requisite background are likely to complete the course successfully.

II. The institute is choosy about admitting candidates to its courses.

4. Statement : 'If you would like to have any more information of XYZ credit card, call us between 8 am and 8 pm. 365 days of the years' - An advertisement of XYZ

credit card company.

Assumptions :

I. Competition produces more friendly customer service.

II. The company values and appreciates the need of the customers.

5. Statement : 'You are expected to be frank and objective while writing yourself appraisal report' - An institution for writing self appraisal report.

Assumptions :

I. Unless cautioned, people may tend to be little shy and less objective while writing their self appraisal report.

II. Every self appraisal report helps the person in his further development.

6. Statement : The higher echelon of any organisation 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.

7. Statement : "But, out of A,B,C and D products, you buy 'B' which alone is based on the international technology" - A shopkeeper tells a customer.

Assumptions :

I. The customers normally accept the recommendation of the shopkeeper.

II. Use of international technology is supposed to ensure better quality standards.

8. Statement : Market trends are changing continuously and with increasing competitiveness, the consumers demands with respect to the prices and quality are gradually increasing.

Assumptions :

I. Consumers did not care for the prices and quality earlier.

II. Market competitiveness is not favorable for the consumers.

9. Statement : The company has the right to reject any application form without furnishing any reason while shorting 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 functions.

10. Statement : The management of PQR Pvt. Ltd. asked the workers union to call off strike immediately otherwise the management would be forced to close down the factory.

Assumptions:

I. No alternative other than closing down the factory is left for the management of PQR Pvt. Ltd.

II. Such threat may have some effect on the workers union.

Answers..

1. (e) 
2. (d)
3. (a) 
4. (b) 
5. (a) 
6. (e) 
7. (e) 
8. (d) 
9. (a) 

10. (b)