Question

Consider the given statement and decide which of the given assumptions is (are) implicit.

Statement :

“Successful people are happy in life."

Assumptions :

1. Those that are unhappy are not successful

2. Most of the times success in one’s endeavours gives happiness.

1. Only assumption 1 is implicit.
2. Only assumption 2 is implicit.
3. Both assumptions are NOT implicit.
4. Both assumptions are implicit.

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 2 : Only assumption 2 is implicit.

The statement talks about successful people are happy in life.

It is not talking about the people who are unhappy are not successful.

Assumptions 1 → It is not directly following the statements and is vague because nowhere it is mentioned, unhappy people are not successful.

Assumptions 2 → It directly follows the statements.

Hence, Assumption 2 is implicit.

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.