Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer :
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Statement : Because of the large number of potholes in road X, reaching airport in time has become difficult.
Assumptions :
I. Reaching airport in time may not be always necessary.
II. There is no other convenient road to the airport.
A. Only assumption I is implicit
B. Only assumption II is implicit
C. Either I or II is implicit
D. Neither I nor II is implicit
E. Both I and II are implicit
Answer & Solution
Answer: Option B
Solution:
The statement presents the issue of ‘not reaching airport in time’ as a problem. This means that reaching airport in time is necessary. So, I is not implicit. Besides, it is mentioned that reaching airport in time has become difficult due to large number of potholes in road X. This implies that road X is the only possible way. So, II is implicit.
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