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Statement: The state administration banned the gathering of more than fifty people at any place during the visit of foreign dignitaries to the city. Assumptions: I. People may avoid gathering at any place in the city during the period of the visit of foreign dignitaries. II. Many people may ignore the prohibitory orders and gather to get a glimpse of the dignitaries. Which of the above assumptions is implicit in the statement?

Difficulty: Medium

Correct Answer: Only Assumption I is implicit

Explanation:


Introduction / Context:
This problem tests the core idea behind “statement and assumption” questions in verbal reasoning. An assumption is something that is taken for granted by the author/actor of the statement and must hold for the action or decision to make sense. Here, the state administration has imposed a temporary restriction on large gatherings during a dignitary visit. We must identify which assumption(s) the administration necessarily relies upon for this step to achieve its intended purpose (public order and security).


Given Data / Assumptions:

  • Action: A ban on gatherings of more than fifty people at any place.
  • Occasion: Visit of foreign dignitaries to the city.
  • Assumption I: People may avoid gathering during the visit if a ban exists.
  • Assumption II: Many people may ignore the ban and still gather to get a glimpse.


Concept / Approach:
The government imposes restrictions expecting compliance sufficient to reduce risk. For an action to be rational, it must be guided by a belief that people, by and large, will obey. A belief that “many will ignore” is not a necessary precondition; rather it undermines the purpose if taken as the primary belief.


Step-by-Step Solution:

1) Identify the purpose of the ban: maintain security and order during a sensitive visit.2) Ask: What must be true for the ban to help? That people, generally, will comply and avoid forming large gatherings.3) Evaluate Assumption I: If people avoid gathering because of the ban, the ban can work. This aligns with the necessary belief.4) Evaluate Assumption II: The statement does not need the authority to assume “many” will defy the order; assuming mass disobedience is not required for imposing the ban.


Verification / Alternative check:
If most people did not comply, the ban would fail its purpose. Hence, a minimal compliance expectation is essential. Nothing in the statement requires assuming a widespread violation.


Why Other Options Are Wrong:

• Only Assumption II: Not required; it contradicts the rationale.• Either I or II: The action needs I; II is not necessary.• Neither I nor II: I is necessary.• Both I and II: II is not needed.


Common Pitfalls:
Confusing possible outcomes (some may defy) with necessary beliefs. Also, reading “any place” as “zero gatherings whatsoever” is too literal; the ban targets large gatherings, and compliance in spirit is the point.


Final Answer:
Only Assumption I is implicit.

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