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SSC MTS Statement & Assumptions
Study Material — 10 PYQs (2023–2023) · Concept Notes · Shortcuts
SSC MTS Statement & Assumptions is a frequently tested subtopic — 10 previous year questions from 2023–2023 papers are included below with concept notes, key rules and shortcut tricks.
Given: X > Y, Y = Z, Z > W, W ≥ V, V < X. Which of the following is definitely TRUE?
Exam Q 42023Previous Year Pattern
Given: A > B > C, C ≥ D, D > E, E ≤ F, F < A. Which of the following conclusions is definitely FALSE?
Exam Q 52023Previous Year Pattern
Given: P ≥ Q, Q > R, R ≤ S, S < T, T ≤ P. Which of the following is definitely TRUE?
Exam Q 62023Previous Year Pattern
Given: A ≥ B, B > C, C ≤ D, D < A, E = B. Which of the following is definitely FALSE?
Exam Q 72023Previous Year Pattern
Given: A > B, C ≥ B, D < C, E ≤ A, and F > E. Which of the following is DEFINITELY FALSE?
Exam Q 82023Previous Year Pattern
Given: X ≥ Y > Z ≥ W, V < Z, U ≤ Y, and T > U. Which of the following must be TRUE?
Exam Q 92023Previous Year Pattern
Given: P ≥ Q > R, S < R, T ≤ Q, and U > T. Which of the following is DEFINITELY FALSE?
Exam Q 102023Previous Year Pattern
Given: A > B ≥ C, D < C, E ≤ B, and F > E. Which of the following conclusions is definitely TRUE?
Concept Notes
Statement & Assumptions— Rules & Concept
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Core Concept
Read this first — the foundation of the topic
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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.
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Exam Patterns
What examiners ask — read before attempting PYQs
⚡Shortcut Trick 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.
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Worked Example
Solve this step-by-step before moving on
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Step 1
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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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.
Common Mistakes: 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