Question

Statement:
The Indian Railways has decided to appoint four thousand additional station masters.
Assumptions:
I. In Indian Railways there are enough railway stations to accommodate four thousand additional station masters.
II. Indian Railways has sufficient number of station masters.

• A. Only assumption I is implicit
• B. Only assumption II is implicit
• C. Both assumptions I and II are implicit
• D. Neither assumption I nor II is implicit

Hint:

If action is taken (like hiring), assume necessity — not sufficiency.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Concept: Assumption identification. Explanation: If additional station masters are being appointed, there must be enough stations to place them → Assumption I implicit. Assumption II contradicts the need for recruitment. If sufficient station masters already existed, new appointments wouldn’t be needed. Thus, only assumption I is valid.