Question

Directions: In the question below a statement followed by two assumptions numbered I and II have been given. An assumption is something supposed or taken for granted. You are required to consider the statement and the following assumptions and decide which of the assumptions and decide which of the assumptions is implicit in the statement.
Statement:
Because of the large number of potholes on the road, reaching the railway station on time has become difficult.
Assumption:
I. Reaching the railway station on time may not be always necessary.
II. There is no other convenient road to the railway station.
1. Only assumption I is implicit
2. Only assumption II is implicit
3. Both assumption I and II are implicit
4. Either assumption I or II is implicit
5. Neither assumption I nor II is implicit 

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 2 : Only assumption II is implicit

The statement presents the issue of 'not reaching the railway station on time' as a problem. This means that reaching the railway station on time is necessary. So, the assumption (I) is not implicit. Besides, it is mentioned that reaching the railway station on time has become difficult due to a large number of potholes on the road. This implies that the road is the only possible way.

Hence, Only assumption (II) is implicit.