Logical Reasoning - Statement and Assumption - Discussion

Discussion Forum : Statement and Assumption - Section 4 (Q.No. 12)
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.


12.

Statement: The private bus service in the city has virtually collapsed because of the ongoing strike of its employees.

Assumptions:

  1. Going on strikes has become the right of every employee.
  2. People no more require the services of private bus operators.

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 both the assumptions do not follow from the given statement, so neither I nor II is implicit.
Discussion:
1 comments Page 1 of 1.

JMV said:   7 years ago
Shouldn't the Assumption II be the only one that is explicit, since 'ongoing strikes' make Assumption I implicit?

Please tell me.

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