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Verbal Reasoning · Q128

Statement And Assumption

Competitive Exams · Verbal Reasoning · question 128

Q128

Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer : Statement : The President assured the people that elections will be held here after every five years, Assumptions : I. People are afraid that the elections may not be held at all. II. People are afraid that the elections may not be held after five years.

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

Answer: Option C

Solution

Answer: Option C
Solution:
Clearly, the statement is made to eliminate the fear of the people that the elections may not be held at all or they may not be held after five years. So, either I or II is implicit.