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Verbal Reasoning · Q138

Statement And Assumption

Competitive Exams · Verbal Reasoning · question 138

Q138

Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer : Statement : An announcement: Passengers in their own interest are advised to fasten their seat belts while seated in the trolley of the ropeway. Assumptions : I. People are always careful about their own safety. II. Unless advised, passengers might not use the seat belts.

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

Answer: Option E

Solution

Answer: Option E
Solution:
The stress on 'in their own interest' in the statement indicates that people should use seat belts for their own safety. So, I is implicit. Besides, the announcement has been made to caution passengers to be careful if they want to enjoy a safe ride. So, II is also implicit.