Question

The assumption/assumptions of the argument is/are which of the following?
Statement I: Civilization and art are closely linked up.
Statement II: If people are not full of life there can be no civilization.

Answer 1

The argument states: “There can be no civilization without music, dance or art, for one is not fully, vibrantly alive without them.”
This implies two core assumptions:
- That civilization and art are interdependent.
- That being “vibrantly alive” (i.e., being full of life) is necessary for civilization to exist.
Statement I — Civilization and art are closely linked up.
This is assumed because the argument directly connects the presence of art (music, dance) with the existence of civilization. Without art, civilization supposedly cannot exist. Therefore, art is fundamental to civilization.
Statement II — If people are not full of life, there can be no civilization.
This is also assumed. The argument claims that without music, dance, or art, people are not “fully, vibrantly alive.” Then it argues that in such a state, civilization cannot exist. Hence, it assumes that lifeless, uninspired people cannot sustain civilization.
Since both statements are required to uphold the argument, Option 3 is the correct answer.

Answer 2

The core of the argument is that civilization depends on music, dance, and art. It suggests that without these, human life is incomplete and civilization cannot flourish.
Let us evaluate each option:
Option 1 — This supports the argument. Claiming that music is central to human life reinforces the idea that civilization relies on artistic expression. Hence, it strengthens, not weakens, the argument.
Option 2 — This also supports the argument. It shows that people who are alive (vibrantly) enjoy music, which is aligned with the claim that music and art are essential for civilization. It does not weaken the argument.
Option 3 — This directly contradicts the argument. If art has no connection with civilization, then the whole claim that civilization cannot exist without art collapses. This clearly weakens the argument.
Option 4 — Incorrect, because Option 3 weakens the argument.
Hence, the correct answer is Option 3.

Answer 3

The argument is that civilization requires music, dance, and art because people are not “fully, vibrantly alive” without them. It implies that being vibrantly alive is necessary for civilization and that art is what makes people alive.
Option 1 — This is a general fact and does not strengthen the connection between art and civilization. It’s a neutral observation.
Option 2 — This directly supports the argument. It justifies why being vibrantly alive (thanks to art, music, dance) is essential for civilization. It supports the logic that without vibrant life, no civilization can exist.
Option 3 — This also supports the argument, but less strongly. It shows music’s positive effect, but does not link it to civilization.
Option 4 — Incorrect because Option 2 clearly strengthens the argument.
Therefore, Option 2 is correct as it provides the strongest logical support to the argument’s conclusion.