Reasoning Quiz

Directions(1-5) : In each question below a statement (or a passage) is followed by two assumptions numbered I and II. An assumption is something supposed or taken in for granted. You have to consider the statement and the following assumptions and then 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 assumption I or assumption II is implicit.

(d) if neither of the assumptions is implicit.

(e) if both the assumptions are implicit.

1. 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.

2. 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.

3. 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.

4. 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.

5. 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.

Directions :- In the following questions a factsituation is given followed by two suggested courses. A course of action is a step of administrative decision taken for improvement or follow- up action. Read the situation and then decide which of the given courses of action follows.

Give answer,

(a) if only course of action I follows

(b) if only course of action II follows

(c) if both the course of action follow

(d) if neither follows

(e) If the data given is inadequate i.e., if in

the light of the given information. It cannot be asserted with certainty whether a course of action follows or not.

6. Statement : The Central Bureau of Investigation receives the complaint of an officer taking bribe to do the duty he is supposed to.

Courses of Action :

I ) CBI should try to catch the officer taking bribe red-handed and then take a strict action against him

II) CBI should wait for some more complaints about the officer to be sure about the matter.

7. Statement : The Finance Minister submits his resignation a month before the new budget is to be presented in the parliament.

Courses of Action :

I) The resignation should be accepted and another person should be appointed as the Finance Minister.

II) the resignation should not be accepted.

8. Statement : The Asian Development Bank has approved a $ 285 million loan to finance a project to construct coal ports by Paradip and Madras Port Trusts.

Courses of Action :

I) India should use financial assistance from other international financial organisations to develop such ports in other places.

II) India should not seek such financial assistance from the international financial agencies

9. Statement : Orissa and Andhra Pradesh have agreed in principle to set up a joint control board for better control management and productivity of several inter-state multipurpose projects.

Courses of Action :

I) Other neighbouring states should set up such control boards.

II) The proposed control board should not be allowed to function as such joint boards are always ineffective.

10. Statement : Certian mining industries in Gujarat may come to a standstill because of the notification issued by the Department of Environment and Forest banning mining operations and industries alike within 25 kms of National park, the game sanctuary and reserve forest areas.

Courses of Action :

I) The department should be asked to immediately withdraw the notification.

II) The Government should make effort to shift the parks, sanctuaries and reserve forests to other non-mining areas.

Answers

1.(a) Only assumption I is implicit in the statement. The instruction was given on the assumption that people tend to be little shy and less objective while writing their self appraisal report.

2.(e) Both assumption I and II are implicit in the statement. Assumption I is clearly implicit in the statement since it is stated that bosses should not be considered as merely sources of reward and punishments. It implies that the bosses are generally considered so. Hence assumption II is also implicit in the statement.

3.(e) Both the assumption I and II are implicit in the statement. Assumption II is clearly implicit in the statement. Assumption I is also implicit because the shopkeeper gives his suggestions on the assumption that the customer will consider it.

4.(d) Assumption I is not implicit. Consumers are paying mere attention to prices and quality product now-a-days does not mean that they were indifferent to these
factors earlier. Assumption II is just the opposite of what is told in the statement. So it is also not implicit.

5.(a) Only assumption I is implicit in the statement. The statement does not imply that all functions of the company are implicit. So assumption II is not implicit.

6.(a) One complaint is enough for a wrong doing. This should be confirmed by catching the guilty red- should be handed and strict action taken against him. So only course I follows.

7.(b) An already working Finance Minister shall know better all the plans and resources of the Government and he alone can present a suitable budget. So course II
should be followed.

8.(a) Such projects shall be an asset and a source of income to the country later on. So course I shall follow

9.(a) The effectiveness of such control boards is established by the fact that Orissa and A.P have agreed to it for better control of its multipurpose projects. Hence only I follows.


10.(d) None follows. Firstly , the notification is issued to promote the natural environment and so cannot be withdrawn and secondly, the sanctuaries etc cannot be shifted.