Question

Statement: Passenger fares have been increased to meet budgetary deficit
Assumptions:
1. Passenger fares were low.
II. If the fare is not increased the deficit cannot be met.

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

Hint:

When identifying implicit assumptions, look for what is logically necessary to support the statement but is not directly stated.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Step 1: Understanding the question.
The statement mentions that passenger fares have been increased to meet the budget deficit. We need to identify which assumptions are implicit in this statement.
Step 2: Analyzing the assumptions.
- Assumption I: "Passenger fares were low" is not explicitly stated in the sentence. While the increase in fares may suggest this, it is not directly implied.
- Assumption II: "If the fare is not increased the deficit cannot be met" is directly implied, as the statement indicates that increasing fares is a measure to address the budget deficit.
Step 3: Conclusion.
The correct answer is (C) Only II is implicit, as it is the only assumption that is directly supported by the statement.