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Verbal Reasoning · Q163

Statement And Assumption

Competitive Exams · Verbal Reasoning · question 163

Q163

Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer : Statement : Amongst newspapers, I always read the National Times. Assumptions : I. The National Times gives very comprehensive news. II. Some people prefer other newspapers.

A.
Only assumption I is implicit
B.
Only assumption II is implicit
Answer
C.
Either I or II is implicit
D.
Neither I nor II is implicit
E.
Both I and II are implicit

Answer: Option B

Solution

Answer: Option B
Solution:
The statement does not mention any quality of the National Times. So, I is not implicit. According to the statement, amongst all newspapers, the narrator reads the National Times. This means that some people read other newspapers. So, II is implicit.