CAT stands for common aptitude test. CAT Statements is important and useful in logical section. This topic is an integral part of many competitive exams. An aspirants could except few questions from this topic. As Logical reasoning section contain a total of 20 questions and out of that few questions are from Statements . A Logical Reasoning & Data Interpretation contains 30% weightage in CAT exams.

Questions from this section are frequently asked as per pervious paper analysis. To solve the questions based on Statements in CAT, candidates first have to understand the concept. Statements questions requires a candidate to develop a logical approach towards solving questions.

We can solve Statements questions easily if candidate pay attention while reading the question. Read the article to know more about some tricks, concepts, and solved sample questions. Generally, CAT questions are based on the given data, you need to figure out the actual category of persons.

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Statements – Basic Concept

In a statement and assumption question, a statement is given in the question followed by a few assumptions made on the basis of them. Candidates need to pick the assumption which most appropriately and logically is correct. Questions based on statement and assumption can either help you score more if answered logically or else result in losing marks if candidates choose to guess in such questions. Thus more and more questions must be solved so as to ensure that you are able to understand what is the correct approach to such questions.

Tips To Solve Statements & Reasoning Questions

Since the topic may appear to be confusing and most candidates would try skipping or avoiding this topic or questions from this topic, there are certain points which may help candidates understand the basic concept behind this topic and analyse the question and answer efficiently.

Given below is a list of tips to solve the statement and assumption questions:

• Read the statement with an approach that the assumptions would be true with regard to the statement
• Do not go too logical with the statements. Analyse the information given and the assumption must only be made based on the information in the statement. Do not overcomplicate it
• Common assumptions can always be followed but other than that do not align the statement with General Knowledge or other facts
• Use the elimination method if you are unable to apprehend the answer. Read the statement and then the assumptions given in the options, you shall notice that a few of them will most definitely not follow. Eliminate them and then choosing from lesser options may prove to be more convenient
• One thing to make a note of is that the assumption is something which the Author believes to be true so while choosing the correct option, keep this thought in mind as well. If any option contradicts the statement, then that assumption will not follow

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Solved examples of Statements for exam.

For example 1. Statement: The advisable age for a child to join a school is 5 years.

I Assumption : At this age, the child is familiar to adaptability

II Assumption : After this age, kids do not like to go to school

III Assumption : Schools do not take admission of children who are more than 5 years old

1. Only Assumption I follows
2. Both Assumptions I & III follow
3. Assumption I, II & III follow
4. Only Assumption II follows
5. None of the Above

Answer: (1) Only Assumption I follows

Explanation: In the given statement it is mentioned that 5 years is an advisable age for kids to join the school. The only sensible assumption which proves the statement to be true is that chances of kids getting more adaptable to the school at this young age are very high

For example 2. Statement: Food poisoning due to the consumption of liquor is very common in rural areas

Assumption I: There are more illegal and unauthorised shops selling liquor in villages and rural areas

Assumption II: The ratio of people drinking liquor in villages is much more than that in towns

1. Both Assumption I and II follow
2. Neither Assumption I nor Assumption II follows
3. Only Assumption I follows
4. Assumption II follows but Assumption I does not follow
5. Either Assumption I or Assumption II follows

Answer: (3) Only Assumption I follows

Explanation: The statement is talking about food poisoning due to liquor so the number of people consuming liquor in towns or villages is not the main concern here. Which is why the only assumption I follow

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