Statement and Assumptions - Expert Level
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In each question below is given a statement followed by two assumptions numbered I and II. You have to consider the statement and the following assumptions and decide which of the assumptions is implicit in the statement.
Give answer
(A) If only assumption I is implicit
(B) If only assumption II is implicit
(C) If either I or II is implicit
(D) If neither I nor II is implicit
(E) If both I and II are implicit.
Statement: The Principal instructed for this examination for the first time, should be helped in filling up the from." - An instruction to invigilation staff.
Assumptions:
I. The teacher will handle the situation properly and they will point out the naughty students.
II. The students will welcome the decision of the Principal.
Clearly, teachers have been instructed to maintain discipline in the class and point out the naughty students who do not let other students study. So, I is implicit. Besides, the implementation of the instructions would surely help good students to concentrate on their studies and ensure a good working atmosphere in the class. So, II is also implicit.
Statement: Most people who stop smoking gain weight.
Assumptions:
I. If one stops smoking one will gain weight.
II. If one does not stop smoking, one will not gain weight.
The statement talks of 'most people' and not 'all'. So, I is not necessarily true. Thus, I is not implicit. The condition, if one does stop smoking, cannot be deduced from the statement. So, II is also not implicit.