More Questions from Statement and Assumption

Statement: "Two months ago, the Central Government announced dearness relief for pensioners with immediate effect, yet banks have not credited the arrears," says a Pensioners' Forum. Assumptions: I. Most banks normally take care of pensioners. II. Two months is sufficient for the government and banking machinery to implement such credit.

Verbal Reasoning Statement and Assumption Difficulty: Medium
Choose an option
  • A
    Only assumption I is implicit
  • B
    Only assumption II is implicit
  • C
    Either I or II is implicit
  • D
    Neither I nor II is implicit
  • E
    Both I and II are implicit

Answer

Correct Answer: Only assumption II is implicit

Explanation

Introduction / Context:The forum highlights a gap between policy announcement ("with immediate effect") and execution (arrears not credited after two months). The complaint presumes a reasonable implementation window has passed.

Given Data / Assumptions:

  • Policy for dearness relief was announced two months prior.
  • Arrears remain uncredited to pensioners.
  • No statement about banks' general benevolence.

Concept / Approach:A grievance assumes a standard of reasonableness is violated. Here, the timeline is central: "immediate effect" plus two months elapsed implies implementation should already have happened.

Step-by-Step Solution:1) The censure presupposes that two months suffice for notifications, system updates, and crediting.2) Assumption I about banks "normally taking care" is irrelevant to this procedural delay claim.3) Therefore, only II is required to make the complaint meaningful.

Verification / Alternative check:If two months were insufficient, the criticism would be premature. The forum's stance relies on the contrary belief.

Why Other Options Are Wrong:

  • Only I: Does not bear on timeline feasibility.
  • Either/Both: Overstate the requirements.
  • Neither: Undermines the logic of delay-based criticism.

Common Pitfalls:Attributing intent or benevolence to institutions when the claim is about process time and execution capacity.

Final Answer:Only assumption II is implicit.

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