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 government has decided to pay compensation to the tune of Rs. 1 lakh to the family members of those who are killed in railway accidents.
Assumptions: I The government has enough funds to meet the expenses due to compensation.
II There may be reduction in incidents of railway accidents in near future.
Assumptions: I The government has enough funds to meet the expenses due to compensation.
II There may be reduction in incidents of railway accidents in near future.
- If only assumption I is implicit
- If only assumption II is implicit
- If both I and II are implicit
- If neither I nor II is implicit
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A - If only assumption I is implicit
The government would not announce compensation unless it could pay, so I is implicit. Compensation does not imply fewer accidents, so II is not.
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