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Statement-Assumption / Conclusion

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Q1 · Statement-Assumption / Conclusion · EASY
Statement: "The government has decided to increase the minimum support price for wheat by 15% to ensure better income for farmers." Which of the following assumptions is implicit in the above statement?
Q2 · Statement-Assumption / Conclusion · MEDIUM
Statement: "All employees of XYZ Bank must undergo mandatory cyber security training by the end of this quarter." Conclusion I: Cyber security threats to the bank have increased recently. Conclusion II: Not all employees are currently aware of cyber security protocols. Which of the following is correct?
Q3 · Statement-Assumption / Conclusion · MEDIUM
Statement: "To reduce traffic congestion in the city, the municipal corporation has announced that commercial vehicles will not be allowed to enter the city between 8 AM and 11 AM on weekdays." Which of the following is an assumption underlying this decision?
Q4 · Statement-Assumption / Conclusion · MEDIUM
Statement: "Despite repeated warnings from the Reserve Bank of India, several banks continue to miss deadlines for implementing new security measures for online transactions." Conclusion I: The Reserve Bank of India lacks enforcement authority over banks. Conclusion II: Some banks do not consider the new security measures a priority. Conclusion III: Online transaction fraud has increased in recent months. Which of the following is correct?
Q5 · Statement-Assumption / Conclusion · HARD
Statement: "The company's HR policy states: 'Employees who have completed five years of continuous service and have received 'Outstanding' performance ratings in at least three of those years are eligible for fast-track promotion.'" Conclusion I: All employees who complete five years of service will receive fast-track promotion. Conclusion II: Performance rating is a criterion for fast-track promotion. Conclusion III: Employees with less than five years of service cannot receive fast-track promotion under this policy. Which of the following is correct?