Logical Reasoning - Statement and Assumption - Discussion

Discussion Forum : Statement and Assumption - Section 1 (Q.No. 32)
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.


32.

Statement: All existing inequalities can be reduced, if not utterly eradicated, by action of governments or by revolutionary change of government.

Assumptions:

  1. Inequality is a man-made phenomenon.
  2. No person would voluntarily part with what he possesses.

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:
Since inequality can be reduced, it means that it is not natural but created. So, I is implicit. Nothing is mentioned about people's response. So, II is not implicit.
Discussion:
13 comments Page 2 of 2.

Alex said:   1 decade ago
Neither is implicit - just because inequality can be reduced, does not mean it is man made (eg people living in one area may be living on ground with excess natural vegetation whereas those living away do not - natural example of inequality that government can fix by forcing those people to share resources).

II - also not implicit - only thing implicit is that people have not yet parted with what they posses. People donate money, don't they?
(2)

Jitendra said:   1 decade ago
Government has to take action because people won't give up by themselves if they would then there was no need for any action to be taken so 2nd is also implicit.
(1)

Nitin said:   1 decade ago
But nothing is mentioned that Inequality is created by Man or Nature.
(1)


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