Statement and Assumption
Statement and assumption questions test your ability to identify implicit ideas or hidden meanings behind a statement. These are commonly asked in SSC, banking, UPSC, CMAT, and placement exams.
Fundamental Principles
Statement
A sentence or assertion that provides information or expresses an idea.
Assumption
An unstated or implicit idea that is taken for granted in a statement.
Implicit Assumption
A hidden belief that must be true for the statement to hold valid.
Essential Formulation Tips
- Focus on what is assumed, not what is stated directly.
- Check if the assumption is necessary for the statement.
- Avoid extreme or unrelated assumptions.
- Use logical thinking instead of personal opinion.
Shortcut Execution Techniques
- Use the negation test: if the assumption is false, the statement fails.
- Avoid assumptions that are too obvious or already stated.
- Check relevance between statement and assumption.
- Eliminate options that go beyond the statement.
Contextual Inquiries (FAQs)
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Q: What types of questions are asked in statement and assumption?
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Example Breakdown: Basic Assumption Example
Classic exam pattern.The statement suggests saving fuel costs.
This is possible only if the car uses less fuel.
Assumption is valid.
Final Answer: Assumption is correct.
Example Breakdown: Negation Technique
Important trick.Negate assumption: Course does NOT improve skills.
Then statement becomes meaningless.
So assumption is necessary.
Final Answer: Assumption is valid.
Example Breakdown: Irrelevant Assumption
Trap question.Statement talks about health.
Cost of fruits is unrelated.
Assumption is not required.
Final Answer: Assumption is incorrect.
Statement & Assumption Practice Questions
Solve important statement and assumption questions with answers for SSC, banking, CMAT, and placement aptitude tests.
Q1. Statement: 'Use this app to improve your productivity.' Assumption: The app increases productivity.
Q2. Statement: 'Study daily to score high marks.' Assumption: Studying daily improves marks.
Q3. Statement: 'Buy this phone for better camera quality.' Assumption: The phone has a good camera.
Q4. Statement: 'Walk daily to stay fit.' Assumption: Walking improves fitness.