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Verbal Reasoning · Q19

Statement And Assumption

Competitive Exams · Verbal Reasoning · question 19

Q19

Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer : Statement : Government has permitted unaided colleges to increase their fees. Assumptions : I. Unaided colleges are in financial difficulties. II. Aided colleges do not need to increase fees.

A.
Only assumption I is implicit
Answer
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: Option A

Solution

Answer: Option A
Solution:
Unaided colleges have been allowed to increase their fees. This means that they are in financial difficulties. So, I is implicit. Nothing is mentioned about the aided colleges. So, II is not implicit.