Statement: A warning in a train compartment - "To stop train, pull chain. Penalty for improper use Rs. 500." Assumptions: Some people misuse the alarm chain. On certain occasions, people may want to stop a running train.
Verbal Reasoning
Statement and Assumption
Difficulty: Easy
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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CNeither I nor II is implicit
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DBoth I and II are implicit
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EBoth I and II are implicit
Answer
Correct Answer: Both I and II are implicit
Explanation
Given data
- Notice in train: 'To stop train, pull chain. Penalty for improper use Rs. 500.'
- Assumption I: Some people misuse the chain.
- Assumption II: Sometimes passengers may need to stop a running train.
Concept/ApproachA rule specifying a function and a penalty typically presupposes legitimate use-cases and the risk of misuse.
Step-by-step reasoningI: Without possibility or history of misuse, the warning of a penalty would be unnecessary; thus I is implicit.II: The instruction 'To stop train, pull chain' presupposes valid situations where stopping is necessary (medical emergencies, hazards). So II is implicit.
Verification/AlternativeBoth a usage purpose and deterrence rationale are embedded in the notice.
Common pitfalls
- Thinking only misuse is assumed; the presence of the function itself assumes legitimate need.
Final AnswerBoth I and II are implicit.