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.

Simplysindu said:   1 decade ago
Effect to cause plugin s, i.e testing the statement backwards in conditional sentences is what we note here.

Jem said:   5 years ago
Not understanding it clearly. Please someone explain it in clear.

Rishika said:   5 years ago
Both statements are implicit will be correct because it is said that action of government Or revolutionary change, both of them can be done by man so inequality is also created by man purily based on assumptions given.


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