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SSC GD Constable Statement & Assumptions

Study Material — 15 PYQs (2023–2023) · Concept Notes · Shortcuts

SSC GD Constable Statement & Assumptions is a frequently tested subtopic — 15 previous year questions from 2023–2023 papers are included below with concept notes, key rules and shortcut tricks.

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SSC GD Constable Statement & Assumptions — Past Exam Questions

15 questions from actual SSC GD Constable papers · all shown free · click option to reveal solution

Exam Q 12023Previous Year Pattern

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

Exam Q 22023Previous Year Pattern

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

Exam Q 32023Previous Year Pattern

Given: P ≥ Q, Q > R, R ≤ S, S < T, T ≥ U. Which conclusion is DEFINITELY FALSE?

Exam Q 42023Previous Year Pattern

Given: J > K, K ≥ L, L < M, M ≤ N, N > O. Which conclusion CANNOT be determined?

Exam Q 52023Previous Year Pattern

Given: X ≥ Y, Y > Z, Z ≥ W, W < V, V ≤ X. Which conclusion is DEFINITELY TRUE?

Exam Q 62023Previous Year Pattern

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

Exam Q 72023Previous Year Pattern

Consider: P > Q ≥ R R > S T ≤ Q U < S Which conclusion is INDETERMINATE?

Exam Q 82023Previous Year Pattern

Consider: X ≥ Y > Z Z ≥ W V < Y U ≤ Z Which conclusion is DEFINITELY TRUE?

Exam Q 92023Previous Year Pattern

Consider the following: P ≥ Q > R S < R T ≤ Q U > P Which conclusion is INDETERMINATE (cannot be determined as true or false)?

Exam Q 102023Previous Year Pattern

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

Exam Q 112023Previous Year Pattern

Given: V > W ≥ X, Y ≤ X, Z < Y, and T ≥ V. Which of the following is INDETERMINATE?

Exam Q 122023Previous Year Pattern

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

Exam Q 132023Previous Year Pattern

Given: J ≤ K < L, M ≥ L, N > M, and O < J. Which of the following conclusions is DEFINITELY FALSE?

Exam Q 142023Previous Year Pattern

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

Exam Q 152023Previous Year Pattern

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

Concept Notes

Statement & Assumptions— Rules & Concept

Core ConceptRead this first — the foundation of the topic
Core Concept

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.

Exam PatternsWhat 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'.

ShortcutsUse these to save 30–60 seconds per question

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.

Worked ExampleSolve this step-by-step before moving on
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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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Step 2

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

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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.

Exam TrapsCommon 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

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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