Statement & Assumptions Questions with Solutions
Statement and assumptions is a logical deduction question type. An assumption is something the author takes for granted when making a statement but doesn't say outright. You are given a statement and two or more possible assumptions, and you must decide which ones are implicit in it. A useful test is negation. Turn the assumption into its opposite and ask whether the statement still makes sense. If the statement falls apart, the assumption is implicit. For example, an advertisement saying "Join our coaching for guaranteed success" assumes that people want success and that some will respond to the advertisement. Assumptions are usually basic and reasonable, so be wary of options that are too extreme or too specific. Also remember that an assumption is different from a conclusion: it sits behind the statement rather than following from it. Practise the statement and assumptions questions below. Each solution explains why each assumption is or isn't implicit.
- Q1.
A study finds that employees working fewer hours per week are more productive during their working hours and concludes that reducing working hours can increase productivity and job satisfaction. Which assumption underpins the conclusion?
A. Employees value job satisfaction over meeting deadlines.B. Increased productivity can compensate for fewer working hours.C. Companies are willing to adapt to new work models.D. Reducing working hours always leads to improved job satisfaction.mediumAsked in MAH MCA CET 2025View solution › - Q2.
A study found that employees who worked fewer hours per week were more productive. Which of the following, if true, weakens the study’s conclusion?
A. Companies with reduced working hours had fewer operational delays.B. Employees with reduced working hours demanded higher wages.C. Employees in creative fields showed the highest productivity improvement.D. Companies with reduced hours reported higher profits.mediumAsked in MAH MCA CET 2025View solution › - Q3.
A study finds that employees working fewer hours per week are more productive during their working hours and concludes that reducing working hours can increase productivity and job satisfaction. Which assumption underpins the conclusion?
A. Employees value job satisfaction over meeting deadlines.B. Increased productivity can compensate for fewer working hours.C. Companies are willing to adapt to new work models.D. Reducing working hours always leads to improved job satisfaction.mediumAsked in MAH MCA CET 2025View solution › - Q4.
Directions: A statement is followed by two assumptions. Decide which assumption(s) are implicit in the statement.
A. Only assumption I is implicitB. Only assumption II is implicitC. Both assumptions I and II are implicitD. Neither assumption I nor II is implicitmediumView solution › - Q5.
Determine whether one or both assumptions are implicit or not in the given statement and choose the correct option from the options given below:
A. Only Assumption A is implicitB. Only Assumption B is implicitC. Neither Assumption A nor Assumption B are implicitD. Both Assumption A and Assumption B are implicitmediumAsked in MAH LLB 3 Year CET 2026View solution › - Q6.
Statement: The traffic police have started imposing fines on motorists who violate lane discipline strictly.
A. Only I is implicitB. Only II is implicitC. Both I and II are implicitD. Neither I nor II is implicitmediumAsked in MAH LLB 3 Year CET 1 April Shift 2 2026View solution › - Q7.
Statement: "The Supreme Court allows same-sex couples to cohabit without marriage."
A. Only Assumption A is implicitB. Only Assumption B is implicitC. Neither Assumption A nor Assumption B are implicitD. Both Assumption A and Assumption B are implicitmediumAsked in MAH LLB 3 Year CET 2 April Shift-2 2026View solution › - Q8.
Statement: The school has decided to raise its fees by 10% from next year.
A. Only I is implicitB. Only II is implicitC. Both are implicitD. Neither is implicitmediumView solution ›