Discussion Forum : Statement & Assumptions
Question - Statement:
Lalit’s mother instructed him to return home by train if it rains heavily.
Assumptions:
I. Lalit may not be able to decide himself if it rains heavily.
II. The trains may ply even if it rains heavily.
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 E
Answer: (e)Lalit’s mother is instructing him what course to take if it rains heavily. Clearly, she assumes his incompetence in taking a decision of his own. Hence I is implicit. Returning by train is possible only when the trains ply. Hence II is implicit.

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