Directions (61-70): In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer :

61.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.


Option”E” is correct

The shopkeeper tells the customer the merits and demerits of various products, thus making it easy for him to choose. So, I is implicit. Since the shopkeeper stresses on buying B because it is based on international technology, so II is also implicit.

62. Statement : “If you want to give any advertisement, give it in the newspaper X.” – A tells B.

Assumptions :
I. B wants to publicise his products.
II. Newspaper X has a wide circulation.


Option”B” is correct

The word ‘If in the statement shows that B may or may not want to publicise his products. So I is not implicit. It is advised that advertisements be given in newspaper X. This means that X will help advertise better i.e., it has wider circulation. So, II is implicit.

63. 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.


Option”B” is correct

Clearly, it cannot be deduced as to which day Kartik would reach Delhi. But Kartik has left for Delhi to attend a function to be held on Friday. So, he must have planned his journey to reach Delhi before Friday. Thus, only II is implicit.

64. Statement : “Avon Cycles – Fast, easy to ride, impressive, reliable, crafted and up-to-date automation.” – An advertisement.

Assumptions :
I. There is no other cycle with any of these features.
II. People do not bother about the cost.


Option”D” is correct

The advertisement is for Avon cycles and nothing about the cost or the features of other brands of cycles, is mentioned. So, neither I nor II is implicit.

65. Statement : “Private property, trespassers will be prosecuted” – A notice on a plot of land.

Assumptions :
I. The passerby may read the notice and may not trespass.
II. The people are scared of prosecution.


Option”E” is correct

Any notice is displayed assuming that people will read the notice and also follow the content of the notice. So, I is implicit. Besides, the notice threatens any trespassers to be prosecuted. So, II is also implicit.

66. Statement : If you have any problems, bring them to me.

Assumptions :
I. You have some problems.
II. I can solve any problem.


Option”B” is correct

The word ‘If shows that ‘you’ do not necessarily have problems. So, I is not implicit. Also, the statement states that problems will be solved by ‘me’. So II is implicit.

67. Statement : A sentence in the letter to the candidates called for written examination – ‘You have to bear your expenses on travel etc’.

Assumptions :
I. If not clarified all the candidates may claim reimbursement of expenses.
II. Many organizations reimburse expenses on travel to candidates called for written examination.


Option”E” is correct

Clearly, not mentioning the condition may provoke all the candidates to demand their claim. So, I is implicit. The condition is mentioned because some companies do reimburse the travel expenses. So, II is also implicit.

68. 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.


Option”B” is correct

The scheme has been abolished not to discourage the students from travelling by air but keeping in mind that the abolition of scheme won’t stop them from travelling by air. So, only II is implicit.

69. Statement : “To buy a X – T.V, contact Y – the sole agent of X-T.V.” – An advertisement.

Assumptions :
I. People generally prefer to buy T.V. through sole agent.
II. The T.V. producing companies do not sell their products directly.


Option”D” is correct

The advertisement persuades the people to meet the sole agent Y to buy X-T. V. This does not mean that the people prefer to buy T.V. through the sole agent or that the T.V. companies only sell their products through the sole agents. So, both I and II are not implicit.

70. Statement : Why don’t you invite Anthony for the Christmas party this year?

Assumptions :
I. Anthony is not from the same city.
II. Unless invited Anthony will not attend the party.


Option”B” is correct

Anthony’s place of living is not mentioned in the statement. So, I is not implicit. Assumption II follows from the statement and so it is implicit.

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