Direction: In the following question, a statement is given, followed by two assumptions. You are to consider each statement and the assumptions that follow and decide whether the assumption is/are…
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Direction: In the following question, a statement is given, followed by two assumptions. You are to consider each statement and the assumptions that follow and decide whether the assumption is/are implicit in the statement.
Statement: The concession in rail fares for the journey to hill stations has been cancelled because it is not needed for people who can spend their holidays there.
Assumptions: I Railways should give concession only to needy persons.
II Railways should not encourage people to spend their holidays at hill stations.
Statement: The concession in rail fares for the journey to hill stations has been cancelled because it is not needed for people who can spend their holidays there.
Assumptions: I Railways should give concession only to needy persons.
II Railways should not encourage people to spend their holidays at hill stations.
- Only assumption I is implicit
- Only assumption II is implicit
- Either I or II is implicit
- Neither I nor II is implicit
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A - Only assumption I is implicit
The concession is withdrawn because people who can holiday at hill stations do not need it, which assumes concessions should go only to the needy (I). Nothing suggests discouraging hill-station holidays (II).
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