Question

A statement is followed by assumption I and II. An assumption is supposed to be taken for granted. Consider the statement and the assumptions and decide which of the assumptions is implicit in the statement. Statement : The Government has decided to relocate all the brick kilns away from the city. Assumption I : Pollution in the city is being caused only because of the brick Kilns in the city Assumption II : Workers shall be able to travel daily to the new site of Brick Kilns

• A. Only assumption I is implicit
• B. Only assumption II is implicit
• C. Either assumption I or assumption II is implicit
• D. Neither of the assumption is implicit

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

To determine which assumption is implicit in the given statement, let's analyze the statement and each assumption individually.

Statement: The Government has decided to relocate all the brick kilns away from the city.

We need to examine the assumptions:

1. Assumption I: Pollution in the city is being caused only because of the brick kilns in the city.
2. Assumption II: Workers shall be able to travel daily to the new site of Brick Kilns.

Now, let's evaluate each assumption:

• Assumption I: This implies that the government's decision is based on the belief that brick kilns are the sole cause of pollution. However, the statement doesn't explicitly or implicitly state that the pollution is only due to brick kilns. The decision to relocate could be part of a broader strategy to reduce pollution, but it does not necessarily mean brick kilns are the only source. Therefore, Assumption I is not necessarily implicit.
• Assumption II: This assumption considers the practical feasibility of relocating the kilns concerning the workers commuting to the new location. The government would likely have considered whether workers could still access their workplace, as it affects both the workers' livelihoods and the operation of the kilns. Hence, this assumption is reasonable and likely implicit.

Since only Assumption II addresses a practical challenge directly related to the situation stated, and since assumptions are supposed to reflect what the decision-maker considers, the correct answer is: Only assumption II is implicit.