Discussion Forum : Statement & Assumptions
Question - Statement:
The railway authority has announced that it will carry out major repair work for two days beginning Saturday on the main line connecting the two big cities in the state, bringing the rail service to a halt.
Assumptions:
I. People may reschedule their journey in view of the railway authority’s decision.
II. People may still plan their travel by train between the two cities even on these two days.
Options:
A .  if only assumption I is implicit.
B .  if only assumption II is implicit.
C .  if either I or II is implicit.
D .  if neither I nor II is implicit.
E .  if both I and II are implicit.
Answer: Option A
Answer: (a)Assumption I is implicit because such an announcement is made with the hope that people will heed to it. For the same reason, Assumption II is not implicit.

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