Question

In the question given below, a statement is given, followed by two assumptions I and II. You have to take the statements to be true even if they seem to be at variance from commonly known facts. You have to decide which of the assumptions given by the given statement is definitely true.

Statement: The number of people living below the poverty line in the urban area has increased since last year.

Assumptions:

I. People living in rural areas are not below the poverty line.

II. One such survey was conducted last year.

1. No assumption follows
2. Either assumption I or II follows
3. Only Assumption II follows
4. Only Assumption I follows

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 3 : Only Assumption II follows

The statement talk about the number of people living below the poverty line in the urban area has increased since last year. It is not talking or nowhere mentioned about the rural area. So, this assumption is wrong.

Since the given statement states increase in the number of people living below the poverty line which can be said only when a survey must have been conducted. So, this assumptions is correct.

Hence, the correct answer is "Only Assumption II follows". 

1. Read the statement with an approach that the assumptions would be true with regard to the statement.
2. Do not go too logical with the statements. Analyze the given information and the assumption must only be made based on the information in the statement. Do not over-complicate it.
3. Common assumptions can always be followed but other than that do not align the statement with General Knowledge or other facts
4. Use the elimination method if you are unable to apprehend the answer. Read the statement and then the assumptions given in the options, you shall notice that a few of them will most definitely not follow. Eliminate them and then choosing from lesser options may prove to be more convenient
5. One thing to make a note of is that the assumption is something that the author believes to be true so while choosing the correct option, keep this thought in mind as well. If any option contradicts the statement, then that assumption will not follow.