Question

Consider the given statement and decide which of the given assumptions is/are implicit in the statement.

Statement:

In the last year, Pune University has launched a number of vocational courses for the better future of students.

Assumptions:

A. Pune University believes that vocational education provides a better future for students.

B. Pune University is conscious about the future of students.

1. Only assumption B is implicit.
2. Neither assumption A nor B is implicit
3. Both assumptions A and B are implicit.
4. Only assumption A is implicit

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 3 : Both assumptions A and B are implicit.

Assumptions:

A. Pune University believes that vocational education provides a better future for students → Implicit (as it is given in the statement that vocational courses are launched for the better future of students)

B. Pune University is conscious about the future of students → Implicit (as it is given in the statement that Pune University has launched a number of vocational courses for the better future of students, so we can assume that they are conscious about the future of students)

Hence, both assumptions A and B are 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.