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Statement & Assumptions— Rules & Concept

1.Core Concept

Read this first — the foundation of the topic

Every statement is built on certain assumptions. Your job is to spot which assumptions the statement-maker believes to be true. If an assumption is false, the entire statement becomes meaningless or invalid

Key Rules

First, assumptions are never directly stated - they're implied. Second, assumptions must be necessary for the statement to make sense. Third, assumptions cannot contradict the statement. Fourth, they should be reasonable and practical, not extreme or absurd.

2.Exam Patterns

What examiners ask — read before attempting PYQs

SSC CGL typically asks 1-2 questions on this topic. You'll see a statement followed by 2-3 assumptions. You must decide which assumptions are implicit (hidden but necessary) in the statement. Options are usually 'Only I follows', 'Only II follows', 'Both follow', or 'Neither follows'.

3.Shortcuts

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1: Use the 'Removal Test' - if removing an assumption makes the statement meaningless or illogical, then that assumption is valid. If the statement still makes sense without it, the assumption is invalid. Shortcut Trick 2: Watch for 'Policy Statements' - when someone announces a policy or plan, they assume it's feasible, needed, and will be effective.

4.Worked Example

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Apply removal test to Assumption I - If plastic bags don't cause pollution, why ban them? This assumption is necessary. So I follows.

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Test Assumption II - If banning won't reduce pollution, the decision becomes pointless. This assumption is implicit. So II follows.

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Step 3

Test Assumption III - The government can ban things regardless of public acceptance. This assumption is not necessary for the statement. So III doesn't follow. Answer: Both I and II follow.

5.Exam Traps

Common mistakes students make — avoid these

Students often choose assumptions that are related to the statement but not necessary. Remember, an assumption must be essential, not just connected. Also, avoid extreme assumptions using words like 'only', 'never', 'always' - these are usually wrong.

Don't pick assumptions that state obvious facts mentioned in the statement itself. Another trap is selecting assumptions about future outcomes that aren't essential for the current statement to make sense. Focus on what must be true right now for the statement to be logical, not what might happen later.

Key Points to Remember

  • Assumptions are unstated beliefs that make a statement logical and meaningful
  • Use the removal test - if removing an assumption breaks the statement, it's valid
  • Policy statements assume feasibility, necessity, and potential effectiveness
  • Assumptions cannot contradict the given statement directly or indirectly
  • Avoid extreme assumptions containing 'only', 'never', 'always', 'must'
  • Don't select assumptions that merely restate facts from the statement
  • Valid assumptions are necessary, not just related or connected to the topic
  • Focus on present logical requirements, not future possible outcomes

Exam-Specific Tips

  • SSC CGL typically includes 1-2 Statement and Assumptions questions per paper
  • Standard options are 'Only I', 'Only II', 'Both I and II', 'Neither I nor II'
  • Policy-related statements commonly appear in government exams like SSC
  • Business decision statements frequently test feasibility assumptions
  • Advertisement-based statements often assume product demand and market acceptance
  • Educational policy statements assume current system inadequacy
  • Environmental action statements assume problem existence and solution effectiveness
Practice MCQs

Statement & Assumptions — Practice Questions

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Practice 1easy

Given: X ≥ Y, Y > Z, Z ≤ W, W < V, V ≥ U. Which of the following is definitely TRUE?

Practice 2easy

Given: A ≤ B, B < C, C ≥ D, D > E, E ≥ F. Which of the following conclusions is definitely TRUE?

Practice 3easy

Given: M < N, N ≤ O, O > P, P ≥ Q, Q > R. Which of the following conclusions is definitely INDETERMINATE (cannot be determined)?

Practice 4easy

Given: A > B, B ≥ C, C > D, D ≤ E, E < F. Which of the following conclusions is definitely TRUE?

Practice 5easy

Statement: 'Students who study regularly perform better in exams.' — Assumption I: Regular study improves exam performance. Assumption II: Students who do not study regularly never pass exams. Which assumption(s) is/are implicit in the statement?

Practice 6easy

Given: P ≥ Q, Q > R, R ≥ S, S < T, T ≤ U. Which of the following is definitely FALSE?

Practice 7easy

Given: A ≤ B, B < C, C ≥ D, D > E, E ≤ F. Which of the following conclusions is definitely FALSE?

Practice 8easy

Given: A > B, B ≥ C, C > D, D ≤ E, E < F. Which of the following conclusions is definitely TRUE?

Practice 9easy

Given: A > B, B ≥ C, C > D, D ≤ E, E < A. Which of the following conclusions is definitely TRUE?

Practice 10easy

Given: A ≤ B, B < C, C ≥ D, D > E, E ≤ F. Which of the following is DEFINITELY FALSE?

Practice 11easy

Given: M < N, N ≤ O, O > P, P ≥ Q, Q = R. Which of the following conclusions is definitely TRUE?

Practice 12easy

Given: X ≥ Y, Y > Z, Z ≤ W, W < V, V ≥ U. Which of the following is definitely INDETERMINATE (cannot be determined)?

Practice 13easy

Given: M < N, N ≤ O, O > P, P ≥ Q, Q > R. Which of the following conclusions is definitely TRUE?

Practice 14easy

Given: P ≥ Q, Q > R, R ≥ S, S < T, T ≤ U. Which of the following is definitely FALSE?

Practice 15medium

Given: X < Y ≤ Z W ≥ Z V > W U ≤ X Which of the following is DEFINITELY FALSE?

Practice 16medium

Consider the following: M > N ≥ O > P Q < O R = N S ≥ M Which conclusion is INDETERMINATE?

Practice 17medium

Given: A ≥ B > C D ≤ C E > A F < D Which of the following conclusions CANNOT be determined from the given information?

Practice 18medium

Consider the following: P ≥ Q > R S < R T ≤ Q U > T Which conclusion is DEFINITELY FALSE?

Practice 19medium

Given: A ≥ B > C ≥ D E < D F > A G = C Which of the following is DEFINITELY TRUE?

Practice 20medium

Consider: M > N ≥ O P ≤ O Q < P R ≥ M Which statement is DEFINITELY TRUE?

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60-Second Revision — Statement & Assumptions

  • Remember: Apply removal test - essential assumptions make statement meaningless when removed
  • Trap: Avoid assumptions that are merely related but not necessary
  • Pattern: Policy statements assume feasibility, need, and potential success
  • Rule: Assumptions never contradict the given statement
  • Warning: Extreme words like 'only', 'never', 'always' usually indicate wrong assumptions
  • Focus: Choose what must be true now, not what might happen later
  • Quick check: Valid assumptions are bridges between statement and logic, not obvious restatements
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