IBPS PO English: Critical Reasoning questions with solutions

Q1. Statement: "The simplest and most cost-effective way to upgrade your home: exchange your old furniture and get 25% to 33% off on the new furniture." An advertisement of a furniture company. Assumptions: I. Nowadays, there is no demand for furniture products unless some attractive scheme is offered. II. Some customers always desire the best quality and do not bother about cost or convenience. III. Some customers want to keep their homes up to date at a reasonable cost and with fewer hassles. Which of the following assumptions is implicit?

1. Only I is implicit
2. Only II is implicit
3. Only III is implicit
4. I and II are implicit

Answer: Only III is implicit

The advertisement offers an exchange scheme with a discount, which assumes that some customers prefer upgrading their home at reasonable cost and with less hassle. It does not assume that there is no demand without schemes, nor does it focus on customers who ignore cost. Therefore, only assumption III is implicit.

Q2. Statement: The situation in this area still continues to be tense and out of control. People are requested to stay in their homes only. Assumptions: I. There had been some serious incidents. II. People will not go to the office. III. Normalcy will be restored shortly. Which of the following assumptions is implicit?

1. Only I is implicit
2. I and II are implicit
3. None is implicit
4. I and III are implicit

Answer: I and II are implicit

If the area is tense and out of control, it implies that some serious incidents have already occurred. Asking people to stay at home also implies they will not go to the office. However, nothing in the statement guarantees that normalcy will be restored shortly. So, I and II are implicit.