Statement & Assumption — A warning displayed in a railway coach reads: “To stop the train pull the chain. Penalty for improper use is ₹500.” Which assumptions are implicit? I. Some passengers misuse the emergency chain. II. In genuine emergencies, passengers may need to stop a moving train.

Difficulty: Easy

Correct Answer: if both Assumption I and Assumption II are implicit

Explanation:


Introduction / Context:
A railway notice authorizes passengers to pull the chain to stop a train but warns of a monetary penalty for improper use. We must identify which background beliefs are necessary for such a notice to be sensible.


Given Data / Assumptions:

  • An emergency stopping mechanism exists (the chain).
  • A penalty is prescribed for “improper use.”


Concept / Approach:
A policy statement presupposes both a legitimate purpose (emergency stopping) and a risk of misuse (non-emergency pulls). If either were absent, the dual instruction (permission + penalty) would be incoherent.


Step-by-Step Solution:
Assumption I: Misuse occurs or is anticipated; hence a penalty is specified.Assumption II: Genuine emergencies can arise in which stopping the train is necessary; hence the chain exists.


Verification / Alternative check:
Transportation safety protocols commonly combine access to emergency equipment with sanctions against frivolous activation.


Why Other Options Are Wrong:
“Only I” ignores the safety rationale; “Only II” ignores the misuse deterrent; “Either” and “Neither” fail because the notice depends on both elements.


Common Pitfalls:
Assuming penalties exist without any history/risk of misuse, or assuming emergency devices exist without contemplated emergencies.


Final Answer:
if both Assumption I and Assumption II are implicit

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