Logical Reasoning - Statement and Assumption
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: Equality of income throughout a community is the essential condition for maximising the total utility which the total income available could confer on the members of that community.
Assumptions:
- If extra income were taken from the rich and given to the poor, the total utility experienced by the community would increase.
- Equal pay for equal work.
Statement: "Present day education is in shambles and the country is going to the dogs."
Assumptions:
- A good education system is essential for the well-being of a nation.
- A good education alone is sufficient for the well-being of a nation.
Statement: If the city bus which runs between Ram Nagar and Sant Colony is extended to Vasant Vihar, it will be convenient. - Appeal of residents of Ram Nagar to the city bus company.
Assumptions:
- The convenience of the city bus company is much more important than the needs of the consumers.
- The city bus company is indifferent to the aspirations of the residents of Sant Colony.
Statement: If Rajan has finished reading the instructions, then let him begin the activities accordingly.
Assumptions:
- Rajan would understand the instructions.
- Rajan is capable of performing the activities.
Statement: The civic authority appealed to the people for reduction in usage of water as there may be an acute shortage during the coming weeks.
Assumptions:
- There will be no rain in recent future.
- The people are ready to follow the advice of the civic authority.