Statement: The government has decided to pay compensation to the tune of Rs. 1 lakh to the family members of those who are killed in railway accidents. Assumptions: The government has enough funds to meet the expenses due to compensation. There may be reduction in incidents of railway accidents in near future.
Verbal Reasoning
Statement and Assumption
Difficulty: Medium
Choose an option
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AOnly assumption I is implicit
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BOnly assumption II is implicit
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CEither I or II is implicit
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DNeither I nor II is implicit
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EBoth I and II are implicit
Answer
Correct Answer: Only assumption I is implicit
Explanation
Given data
- Statement: Govt will pay Rs. 1 lakh compensation to families of those killed in railway accidents.
- Assumption I: Government has enough funds to meet the compensation expense.
- Assumption II: Incidents of railway accidents may reduce in the near future.
Concept/Approach
Implementing a compensation policy presumes financial capability; it does not presuppose safety improvements.
Step-by-step reasoningAnnouncing compensation implies the state can fund it ⇒ I is assumed.Compensation is relief, not a deterrence/safety policy ⇒ II is not required.
Verification/Alternative
The policy could be enacted even if accidents stayed the same; it would still require funds.
Common pitfalls
- Confusing relief measures with preventive measures.
Final AnswerOnly assumption I is implicit.