In this question, there is given a statement followed by two assumptions numbered I and II. You have to consider the statement and the assumptions 10 decide which of the assumptions is implicit in the statement:
Statement: Properly fed and starved monkeys were made to run through a network of paths designed as a puzzle. It was observed that the starved monkeys could not run faster.
This proved that the people with lower intelligence in poor countries are a victim of malnutrition.
Assumptions:
I.The effects of nutrition on the intelligence of the monkeys is parallel to those on human beings.
II. Captive monkeys are more intelligent than wild monkeys.
In this question, there is given a statement followed by two assumptions numbered I and II. You have to consider the statement and the assumptions 10 decide which of the assumptions is implicit in the statement:
Statement: Properly fed and starved monkeys were made to run through a network of paths designed as a puzzle. It was observed that the starved monkeys could not run faster.
This proved that the people with lower intelligence in poor countries are a victim of malnutrition.
Assumptions:
I.The effects of nutrition on the intelligence of the monkeys is parallel to those on human beings.
II. Captive monkeys are more intelligent than wild monkeys.
only assumption I is implicit
only assumption II is implicit
either I or II is implicit
neither I nor II is implicit
The Correct Option is A
Solution and Explanation
The proper nourishment will make the monkeys or human beings work properly. So the assumpiton I is implicit. Assumption II is not implicit as there is no information about captive or wild monkeys.
The correct option is (A)
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