Critical Reasoning — Assumptions Warning (Railway Compartment): “Do not lean out of the moving train.” Which assumptions are implicit in issuing this warning?

Difficulty: Easy

Correct Answer: All are implicit

Explanation:


Introduction / Context:
Safety notices are posted to influence behavior and prevent harm. This item asks which background beliefs must hold for the warning to be meaningful.


Given Data / Assumptions:

  • I: Such warnings will have some effect (people may heed them).
  • II: Leaning out of a moving train is dangerous.
  • III: It is the duty of railway authorities to take care of passengers’ safety.


Concept / Approach:
For a warning to be justified, there must be a hazard (II), an expectation that warnings can reduce risk (I), and a responsibility framework (III) that motivates issuing the notice.


Step-by-Step Solution:
1) II is essential: without danger, the warning is pointless.2) I is essential: if warnings never influence behavior, posting one would be futile.3) III is essential: the authority’s role in passenger safety underpins the act of issuing official warnings.


Verification / Alternative check:
Negating any of I, II, or III removes the rationale for the notice: no effect, no danger, or no duty each undermines the act.


Why Other Options Are Wrong:

  • I and II / II and III / II only / I and III: each omits at least one necessary assumption.


Common Pitfalls:
Do not treat public safety warnings as random; they rest on hazard, influence, and duty.


Final Answer:
All are implicit

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