Question

Consider the given statement to be true and decide which of the following assumptions is/are implicit.

Statement: Divya was advised by the Doctor that she should not take part in the dance competition.

Assumptions:

I. The Doctor did not want Divya to take part in the competition because he was afraid that she might lose.

II. Divya had major surgery because of her injury.

1. Only I implicit
2. Only II implicit
3. Both I and II implicit
4. Either I or II implicit
5. Neither I nor II implicit

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 2 : Only II implicit

Given Statement: Divya was advised by the Doctor that she should not take part in the dance competition.

Assumptions:

I. The Doctor did not want Divya to take part in the competition because he was afraid that she might lose → In a statement nothing is mentioned about winning or losing.

II. Divya had major surgery because of her injury → Based on the given statement, the Doctor would only advise a patient to not do certain things if they are unwell, in case of surgery, Which is the only suitable assumption why the doctor would advise Divya to not take part in the dance competition.

Hence, Only assumption II implicit.