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Logical Reasoning - Statement and Assumption - Discussion

Discussion Forum : Statement and Assumption - Section 1 (Q.No. 10)
Statement and Assumption
Directions to Solve

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.

10.

Statement: "The bridge was built at the cost of Rs. 128 crores and even civil bus service is not utilizing it, what a pity to see it grossly underutilized." - A citizen's view on a new flyover linking east and west sides of a suburb.

Assumptions:

  1. The building of such bridges does not serve any public objective.
  2. There has to be some accountability and utility of money spent on public projects.

Only assumption I is implicit
Only assumption II is implicit
Either I or II is implicit
Neither I nor II is implicit
Both I and II are implicit
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Clearly, the statement expresses grave concern over a newly-built flyover not being utilized by public. This implies that such projects need to be taken up only after working out their utility and that the huge expenditure incurred on building such structures is worthwhile only if they prove useful for the public. Thus, only II is implicit.
Discussion:
17 comments Page 2 of 2.
Chandan said:   1 decade ago
Assumption is a hidden proposition which is clearly stated in the statement 1 bridge doe's not serve any public objective that is all about the citizen view.
Maithri said:   1 decade ago
What's the correct answer? B or E.
Ambih said:   1 decade ago
'I' assumption should also be included. It relates to the statement. I don't find a reason to exclude it.
Raj said:   1 decade ago
Implicit means " it should imply but not directly" here it is a direct assumption.
Rahul said:   1 decade ago
Yes but direct relation is not there. Assumption is dirctly related to his statement.
Vivek said:   1 decade ago
If even civil bus service is not utilizing it then we can deduce that "The building of such bridges does not serve any public objective". So I should also be implicit.
Vishal said:   1 decade ago
Well can any buddy explain why not assumption 1 is right or implicit.
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