Statement: Even after increasing the number of sugar factories in India, we still import sugar. Assumptions: I. Per-capita sugar consumption has increased in India. II. Many factories are unable to produce at full capacity. Choose the option that identifies which assumption(s) is/are implicit.

Difficulty: Medium

Correct Answer: if either Assumption I or Assumption II is implicit

Explanation:


Introduction / Context:
Despite more factories, imports persist. This implies demand still exceeds domestic effective supply for some reason.



Given Data / Assumptions:

  • Number of factories has risen.
  • Sugar imports continue.


Concept / Approach:
To reconcile both facts, at least one bridging assumption must hold: demand surge (I) or supply constraints/inefficiency (II).



Step-by-Step Solution:
If I is true (higher consumption), imports follow even if capacity grew.If II is true (under-utilization), supply falls short despite more units.Neither I nor II is individually necessary; at least one suffices to explain the situation.



Verification / Alternative check:
Either assumption alone can make the statement plausible; both together also work, but neither is strictly required.



Why Other Options Are Wrong:
“Only I” or “only II” over-commit. “Both” makes the explanation needlessly strong. “Neither” gives no reconciliation.



Common Pitfalls:
Assuming that more factories automatically mean adequate output.



Final Answer:
if either Assumption I or Assumption II is implicit

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