Question

The question below is given a statement followed by two assumptions numbered I and II. An assumption is something supposed or taken for granted. You have to consider the statement and the following assumptions and decide which of the assumption(s) is/are implicit in the statement.

Statement

• The state administration banned the gathering of more than fifty people at any place during the visit of foreign dignitaries to the city.

Assumptions

1. People may avoid gathering at any place in the city during the period of visit of foreign dignitaries.
2. Many people may ignore the prohibitory orders and gather to get a glimpse of the dignitaries.

Options

• If only Assumption I is implicit

• If only Assumption II is implicit

• If neither Assumption I nor II is implicit

• If both Assumptions I and II are implicit

Answer 1

If only Assumption I is implicit

Explanation:

When an order is passed, it is assumed that people will comply with it. Hence, Assumption I is valid. II is not implicit as such an assumption makes the given statement invalid because of its negativity.