Statement:\n“Buy X Dairy milk—fresh, pure, and hygienic,” says an advertisement.\n\nAssumptions:\nI. Other brands of milk are also available in the market.\nII. X Dairy’s milk is the most expensive.\n\nWhich of the above assumptions is implicit in the statement?

Difficulty: Medium

Correct Answer: Only Assumption I is implicit

Explanation:


Introduction / Context:
Brand advertisements typically differentiate products in a competitive landscape. We ask which belief is necessary for the ad’s recommendation to make sense: market plurality (I) or a claim about premium pricing (II).


Given Data / Assumptions:

  • Message: Buy milk from X Dairy—quality cues given.
  • Assumption I: Alternatives exist; consumers make brand choices.
  • Assumption II: X Dairy is the most expensive brand.


Concept / Approach:
Persuasion presupposes choice. If there were no alternative brands, there would be little need to advertise brand attributes; hence I is assumed. Price extremity (II) is neither stated nor required; the ad can position quality at any price point. Therefore II is not necessary.


Step-by-Step Solution:

1) Advertising within a category → assumes consumer choice among brands (supports I).2) No price claim is made; “most expensive” is extraneous (reject II).3) Hence only I is implicit.


Verification / Alternative check:


Why Other Options Are Wrong:

• Only II / Either / Both: Add an unnecessary price assumption.• Neither: Ignores the competitive choice premise.


Common Pitfalls:
Equating quality positioning with premium pricing; many brands claim quality without being the most expensive.


Final Answer:
Only Assumption I is implicit.

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