Logical Reasoning - Statement and Assumption - Discussion

Discussion Forum : Statement and Assumption - Section 4 (Q.No. 30)
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.


30.

Statement: "If it does not rain throughout this month, most farmers would be in trouble this year."

Assumptions:

  1. Timely rain is essential for farming.
  2. Most farmers are generally dependent on rains.

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:
It is mentioned that farmers will be in trouble without rain. This means that timely rain is essential. Also, it shows that farmers are dependent on rain. So, both I and II are implicit.
Discussion:
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