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Verbal Reasoning · Q97

Statement And Assumption

Competitive Exams · Verbal Reasoning · question 97

Q97

Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer : Statement : The management of XYZ Pvt. Ltd. asked the workers' union to call off strike immediately otherwise the management would be forced to close down the factory. Assumptions : I. No alternative other than closing down the factory is left for the management of XYZ Pvt. Ltd II. Such threat may have some effect on the workers' union.

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:
Such a warning is usually given to the workers to threaten them that they would lose their job and income forever if they didn't mend their ways. So, only II is implicit.