Question 1

Statement–Assumption — “Many historians have done more harm than good by distorting truth.” Assumptions: I) People believe what historians report. II) Historians are seldom expected to depict the truth. Choose the implicit assumption(s).

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Introduction / Context:The charge that distorted history does “harm” presupposes influence: the public or institutions accept and act upon historians’ accounts.Given Data / Assumptions:Claimed effect: net harm due to distortion.Mechanism: acceptance of accounts by readers/students/policymakers.Concept / Approach:Assumption I is necessary: without public belief, distortion would have little impact. Assumption II is not required and is likely false—the profession’s norm is to seek truth; the statement criticises deviations, not expectations.Step-by-Step Solution:1) Identify the causal path from “distortion” to “harm.”2) Conclude public belief (I) is essential for harm to materialise.3) Reject II; expectation is to depict truth, not the opposite.Verification / Alternative check:If no one trusted historians, distortion would be harmless noise—contradicting the statement.Why Other Options Are Wrong:“Only II/Both/Neither” either add a needless (and contrary) premise or ignore the influence channel.Common Pitfalls:Confusing professional norms with observed misconduct.Final Answer:Only assumption I is implicit.

Question 2

Statement–Assumption — “It is surprising that India beat Australia even after a follow-on; this is only the second time in the history of Test cricket.” Assumptions: I) Winning after enforcing/facing a follow-on is possible. II) India cannot repeat …

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Introduction / Context:A follow-on comeback is rare but has occurred. The statement notes surprise and cites rarity (“second time ever”).Given Data / Assumptions:Outcome: India won despite follow-on.Rarity: event has precedent but is uncommon.Concept / Approach:The statement presupposes the logical possibility of such a win (Assumption I). It does not assert impossibility of repetition (Assumption II); rarity is not impossibility. Surprise and count (“second time”) support I, not II.Step-by-Step Solution:1) From “second time,” infer possibility is acknowledged.2) No necessity to assume future impossibility.Verification / Alternative check:Historical cricket records confirm the phenomenon can occur, albeit rarely.Why Other Options Are Wrong:Assumption II projects a sweeping claim not entailed by the text; “either/neither” overlook the minimal logical requirement.Common Pitfalls:Confusing rarity with impossibility or non-repeatability.Final Answer:Only Assumption I is implicit.

Question 3

Statement–Assumption — “We must appoint more subordinate officers on our office staff,” said the manager to the chairman. Assumptions: I) Suitable subordinate officers are available for recruitment. II) The present office staff is inefficient. Choos…

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Introduction / Context:A recommendation to “appoint more” presumes the feasibility of hiring (availability of candidates and/or budget). It need not indict the current team as “inefficient.” The impetus could be workload growth or expansion.Given Data / Assumptions:Proposed action: increase headcount of subordinates.Reason: unspecified (could be scale, coverage, shifts).Concept / Approach:Assumption I is necessary: recommending appointments without expecting availability is pointless. Assumption II is unnecessary; more staff may be sought even if current staff perform well but are numerically insufficient.Step-by-Step Solution:1) Tie recommendation to feasibility (I).2) Reject II as a non-essential, stronger claim about quality, not quantity.Verification / Alternative check:Organizations often hire due to increased volume, not inefficiency.Why Other Options Are Wrong:“Only II/Both/Neither” either add an unwarranted quality judgment or ignore feasibility.Common Pitfalls:Assuming hiring always signals poor performance of existing staff.Final Answer:Only Assumption I is implicit.

Question 4

Statement–Assumption — “Even after retirement from international cricket, the ‘Rawalpindi Express’ is in controversy again; this time he targeted Sachin Tendulkar through his book ‘Controversially Yours’.” — about Shoaib Akhtar Assumptions: I) Shoai…

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Introduction / Context:The statement explicitly says he retired from international cricket and then mentions a controversy arising from his book’s remarks on Sachin Tendulkar.Given Data / Assumptions:“Retirement from international cricket” entails no participation in Tests/ODIs/T20Is.Books can criticise public figures.Concept / Approach:Assumption I is entailed by “retirement from international cricket,” which includes Test cricket. Assumption II (“can target anybody”) is an overgeneralization not required for the statement—what matters is that he did write critical remarks; the possibility in general about “anybody” is unnecessary.Step-by-Step Solution:1) Map “retirement from international cricket” → not playing Tests (I).2) Reject II as an over-broad principle beyond the statement’s needs.Verification / Alternative check:Retirement from international play normally covers all formats.Why Other Options Are Wrong:“Only II/Both/Neither” either overreach or deny the clear implication of retirement.Common Pitfalls:Confusing specific critical remarks with a universal licence to target “anybody.”Final Answer:Only Assumption I is implicit.

Question 5

Statement–Assumption — “The Government has decided to hold employers responsible for deducting tax at source (TDS) for all employees.” Assumptions: I) Employers may still not arrange TDS for their employees. II) Employees may not allow employers to …

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Introduction / Context:Assigning legal responsibility to employers for TDS clarifies accountability and compliance. We test whether the decision hinges on either fear of continued non-compliance or presumed employee resistance.Given Data / Assumptions:Policy change: employers are responsible for TDS.Employees are payees; employers are deductors under the mandate.Concept / Approach:The decision does not require assuming that employers “may still not” deduct (I) after being made responsible; rather, it is intended to ensure they do. Nor must the government assume that employees will not “allow” deduction (II); statutory deduction at source does not depend on individual consent once mandated.Step-by-Step Solution:1) Recognize the policy’s purpose: clarity/enforcement.2) See that neither I nor II is a necessary premise for instituting responsibility.Verification / Alternative check:In withholding regimes, legal obligation and penalties drive compliance irrespective of employee permission.Why Other Options Are Wrong:Choosing I or II imputes unnecessary (and in II’s case, irrelevant) beliefs.Common Pitfalls:Confusing ex-ante rationale (tightening compliance) with pessimistic assumptions about post-policy behavior.Final Answer:Neither Assumption I nor II is implicit.

Question 6

Statement–Assumption — “X Airlines has increased passenger fares by 15% with immediate effect.” Assumptions: I) Demand for X Airlines seats may remain largely unchanged despite the hike. II) Other airlines may also increase passenger fares. Choose t…

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Introduction / Context:Firms raise prices when they expect revenue to increase or margins to improve. That expectation often rests on demand being relatively inelastic (at least in the short run).Given Data / Assumptions:Action: immediate 15% fare hike.Market context: not specified for rivals.Concept / Approach:Assumption I—that demand will not drop enough to negate the price increase—is necessary to justify the hike. Assumption II about rivals is speculative and not required; X could raise fares regardless of competitors, based on its own load factors/positioning.Step-by-Step Solution:1) Link pricing action to demand elasticity (I).2) Discard II as extraneous to the decision’s minimal rationale.Verification / Alternative check:Airlines often adjust fares route-wise based on yield management absent industry-wide moves.Why Other Options Are Wrong:“Only II/either” add unnecessary industry assumptions; “neither” ignores pricing logic.Common Pitfalls:Assuming price leadership must be coordinated; it need not be.Final Answer:Only Assumption I is implicit.

Question 7

Statement–Assumption — Bank advertisement: “Our bank provides all your banking requirements in one location.” Assumptions: I) Customers prefer to handle all banking transactions at a single place. II) The advertisement can attract people to transact…

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Introduction / Context:Advertisements highlight a benefit to influence behavior. Here, the bank promises “one location” convenience.Given Data / Assumptions:Claimed advantage: full-service convenience at one place.Objective: attract/retain customers.Concept / Approach:The message assumes, first, that customers value one-stop banking (Assumption I); otherwise the promise lacks persuasive force. Second, it assumes that advertising this benefit will influence choices (Assumption II); if ads could not attract, running them would be pointless.Step-by-Step Solution:1) Tie claim to customer preference (I).2) Tie use of an ad to expected impact (II).Verification / Alternative check:Retail banking differentiates heavily on convenience and distribution; campaigns aim to shift or reinforce preference.Why Other Options Are Wrong:Picking only one ignores either the value premise or the promotional premise; “neither” nullifies the logic of advertising.Common Pitfalls:Treating the claim as mere information instead of persuasion.Final Answer:Both Assumptions I and II are implicit.

Question 8

Statement–Assumption — “Imprisonment for 27 years made Nelson Mandela the President.” Assumptions: I) Only those imprisoned for 27 years will become President. II) To become President, imprisonment is a qualification. Choose the implicit assumption(…

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Introduction / Context:The statement narrates a unique biographical arc: Nelson Mandela was imprisoned for 27 years and later became President. In statement–assumption questions, we must ask which background beliefs are necessary for the statement to carry its intended sense, not what could be loosely associated or exaggerated from it.Given Data / Assumptions:A singular exemplar is cited (Mandela).No general rule about all Presidents or all prisoners is asserted.Concept / Approach:An implicit assumption must be indispensable for the statement’s communicative intention. Here, the sentence links two facts about one person; it does not universalize a rule about who becomes President or prescribe imprisonment as a criterion. Thus, the generalized claims in I and II are not required for the statement to be meaningful.Step-by-Step Solution:1) Identify the scope: one individual’s path, not a policy or rule.2) Test Assumption I: “Only those imprisoned for 27 years will become President.” This is a sweeping universal and plainly unnecessary.3) Test Assumption II: “Imprisonment is a qualification.” Again, unnecessary and contrary to normal democratic qualifications.Verification / Alternative check:Why Other Options Are Wrong:Options asserting I or II (or either) mistake description for prescription or general law.Common Pitfalls:Reading causal language as a normative rule; confusing “happened in this case” with “must happen for all.”Final Answer:Neither Assumption I nor II is implicit.

Question 9

Statement–Assumption — “There has been a remarkable increase in air traffic in India during the past few years.” Assumptions: I) Travelling by air has become a status symbol. II) A large number of people are now able to afford air travel. Choose the…

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Introduction / Context:A statement reports a sustained rise in air traffic. For such growth to be plausible across “past few years,” the ecosystem supporting demand must have broadened—especially affordability, access, and network expansion. A “status symbol” motive may exist for some travelers but is not essential to explain an aggregate, durable surge.Given Data / Assumptions:Observed: remarkable increase in air traffic.Unstated drivers: price, income, connectivity, competition, low-cost carriers.Concept / Approach:An implicit assumption is a minimal belief necessary for the statement’s credibility. Widespread and persistent increase generally presumes that many more people can afford to fly (Assumption II). By contrast, calling air travel a “status symbol” (Assumption I) is neither necessary nor even consistent across traveler types (business, emergency, tourism). Status may influence a fraction of choices but cannot explain broad-based growth on its own.Step-by-Step Solution:1) Map macro trend (traffic growth) to enabling condition (expanded affordability).2) Evaluate I: not required; symbolic motives are incidental.3) Conclude II is the minimal, reasonable assumption.Verification / Alternative check:Why Other Options Are Wrong:Picking I (or either) overstates an optional motive and misses the necessary enabling factor.Common Pitfalls:Confusing “some people’s motives” with structural drivers of mass trends.Final Answer:Only Assumption II is implicit.

Question 10

Statement–Assumption — “A good executive has to be task-oriented as well as people-oriented.” Assumptions: I) Some executives are people-oriented. II) Some executives are not people-oriented. Choose the implicit assumption(s).

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Introduction / Context:The statement prescribes two complementary orientations for excellence in executive roles. It is a normative guideline, not a census report of how current executives behave. Therefore, we should avoid reading unnecessary existential claims into it.Given Data / Assumptions:Normative claim: an ideal blend of task focus and people focus.No empirical distribution about executives is provided.Concept / Approach:An implicit assumption must be indispensable for the norm to be meaningful. Whether “some executives” are or are not people-oriented is an empirical matter unrelated to the ought claim. The statement remains sensible even if, hypothetically, every current executive already satisfies both—or if none does; the prescription would still stand.Step-by-Step Solution:1) Identify that the sentence is prescriptive, not descriptive.2) Test I and II: both are descriptive existential claims, neither required for the normative guidance.3) Conclude: no such empirical assumption is necessary.Verification / Alternative check:Why Other Options Are Wrong:Options that select I or II (or either) commit the fallacy of importing contingent facts where a norm suffices.Common Pitfalls:Reading prescriptive “has to be” as a hidden statistical statement about current behavior.Final Answer:Neither Assumption I nor II is implicit.

Question 11

Statement–Assumption — “Read this book to get detailed and most comprehensive information on this issue.” Assumptions: I) The person seeking information can read. II) There are other books available on this issue. Choose the implicit assumption(s).

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Introduction / Context:The imperative “Read this book” is targeted at someone who desires comprehensive information. For the advice to be actionable, the audience must be capable of reading. Comparison with other books is not necessary to justify the recommendation.Given Data / Assumptions:Goal: obtain detailed, comprehensive information.Means recommended: reading this particular book.Concept / Approach:Assumption I is a practical precondition—if the person cannot read, the recommendation fails at the starting gate. Assumption II is unnecessary; the text claims sufficiency (“this book”), not superiority against many alternatives.Step-by-Step Solution:1) Identify minimal capability required (literacy).2) Recognize that the existence of other books is irrelevant to the internal logic of the advice.Verification / Alternative check:Why Other Options Are Wrong:Picking II (or either) injects an unneeded comparative assumption; “neither” ignores the obvious literacy precondition.Common Pitfalls:Confusing “comprehensive” with “comparative” and requiring market context where none is needed.Final Answer:Only Assumption I is implicit.

Question 12

Statement–Assumption — “Let us announce attractive incentives for better performance.” Assumptions: I) Incentive schemes do not work in the long run. II) Performance can be improved. Choose the implicit assumption(s).

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Introduction / Context:The proposal recommends incentives as a lever to raise performance. For such a recommendation to be rational, one must at least believe that performance is improvable and responsive to interventions.Given Data / Assumptions:Proposed tool: “attractive incentives.”Target outcome: “better performance.”Concept / Approach:Assumption II is necessary; without the belief that performance can be improved, incentives would be pointless. Assumption I directly contradicts the idea of announcing incentives (if they “do not work,” why announce them?) and is therefore not implicit.Step-by-Step Solution:1) Link the instrument (incentive) to the desired outcome (improvement).2) Reject I as incompatible with the suggestion.Verification / Alternative check:If management thought improvement was impossible, it would likely focus on monitoring or restructuring rather than rewards.Why Other Options Are Wrong:Choosing I (or either) undermines the rationale for incentives; “neither” ignores the improvement premise.Common Pitfalls:Assuming the statement must also contain a view on long-run persistence; it only proposes launching incentives now.Final Answer:Only Assumption II is implicit.

Question 13

Statement–Assumption — “Why do not you invite Anthony for the Christmas party this year?” Assumptions: I) Anthony is not from the same city. II) Unless invited, Anthony will not attend the party. Choose the implicit assumption(s).

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Introduction / Context:The suggestion to “invite Anthony” presumes that an invitation is a relevant condition for his attendance. The city of residence is not referenced and is not necessary for the suggestion to make sense.Given Data / Assumptions:Action proposed: extend an invitation to Anthony.Goal: have Anthony attend the party.Concept / Approach:Assumption II is required: if Anthony would attend irrespective of invitation, the suggestion loses force; if Anthony would never attend, inviting is pointless. Assumption I (city) is extraneous—the need for an invitation does not depend on city of residence.Step-by-Step Solution:1) Identify the minimal enabling condition for attendance: an invitation.2) Discard unrelated biographical details (city) that are not implied.Verification / Alternative check:Why Other Options Are Wrong:Picking I (or either) imports a detail the statement does not rely upon.Common Pitfalls:Assuming the speaker knows Anthony’s travel logistics; the statement only concerns the social precondition.Final Answer:Only Assumption II is implicit.

Question 14

Statement–Assumption — Notice at park entrance: “Pets are not allowed in the park premises.” Choose the implicit assumption.

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Introduction / Context:Prohibitory notices are posted to regulate behavior that is plausible among intended users. If no visitors had pets or were ever likely to bring them, the notice would be pointless.Given Data / Assumptions:Text of the notice: a prohibition on pets within the park premises.Purpose: prevent pet entry to maintain hygiene, safety, or wildlife protection.Concept / Approach:The minimal assumption for such a notice to make sense is that some visitors do have pets and might bring them unless told otherwise. Claims about fines, uniqueness among parks, or number of entrances are not necessary to justify the presence of the notice.Step-by-Step Solution:1) Ask: what must be true for the sign to be a rational intervention?2) Answer: potential for pet-bearing visitors (option A).3) Evaluate B, C, D: none is required by or entailed in the wording.Verification / Alternative check:Why Other Options Are Wrong:Uniqueness (B) and fines (C) add extra facts; entrances (D) are irrelevant to the rule’s rationale.Common Pitfalls:Confusing what might also be true (e.g., fines exist) with what must be assumed.Final Answer:At least some visitors have pets.

Question 15

Statement–Assumption — “At an all-India conference, the session on Brand Management surprisingly drew a large audience and received excellent media coverage.” Assumptions: I) Nobody expected such an encouraging response. II) Brands are not managed p…

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Introduction / Context:The key word in the statement is “surprisingly,” which signals that the observed turnout and coverage were better than anticipated. That cues an assumption about expectations, not about general quality of brand management or the media’s perpetual stance.Given Data / Assumptions:Event: brand management session.Outcome: unexpectedly high attendance and strong media coverage.Concept / Approach:Assumption I is directly tied to “surprisingly”: it presumes that organizers or observers did not expect such a response. Assumption II (that brands are poorly managed) does not follow; the popularity of a session does not presuppose a national deficiency. Assumption III (media is always positive) is an absolute generalization and unnecessary; the statement reports this coverage was excellent, not that media is always positive.Step-by-Step Solution:1) Link “surprisingly” → lower prior expectations (I).2) Reject II as an overreach from popularity to national judgment.3) Reject III as an unwarranted universal claim.Verification / Alternative check:Why Other Options Are Wrong:Options bundling II/III import claims not needed for understanding the surprise.Common Pitfalls:Equating interest level with deficiency; interpreting one episode as a constant media attitude.Final Answer:Only Assumption I is implicit.

Question 16

Statement–Assumption — “The school will rent out its premises during weekends and holidays for functions to augment resources.” Assumptions: I) Parents may protest against the decision. II) There may not be enough demand for hiring the premises. Cho…

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Introduction / Context:The decision aims to raise funds by monetizing idle infrastructure time (weekends/holidays). For the decision to be rational, the school must anticipate sufficient demand and manageable stakeholder response. The two given assumptions are both negative contingencies and are not necessary beliefs behind the decision.Given Data / Assumptions:Action: rent out premises on off-days.Goal: augment resources.Concept / Approach:To proceed, the authority need not assume parents will protest (I). They might instead assume parents will accept or that communication will mitigate concerns. Likewise, assuming “there may not be enough demand” (II) would undermine the plan; the plausible assumption is the opposite—that demand exists. Neither I nor II is a required premise.Step-by-Step Solution:1) Extract the minimal positive premises: idle capacity, expected demand, fundraising need.2) Evaluate I and II: both are not required; II directly contradicts viability.Verification / Alternative check:Why Other Options Are Wrong:Picking I or II attributes pessimistic beliefs that would not motivate the decision.Common Pitfalls:Assuming that any listed risk is an assumed certainty; decisions often proceed while merely managing risks.Final Answer:Neither Assumption I nor II is implicit.

Question 17

Statement–Assumption — “The civic body urges residents to voluntarily cut potable water use by ~30% to tide over the water crisis.” Assumptions: I) Many residents may comply and reduce consumption. II) Activists may welcome the move and spread aware…

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Introduction / Context:Appeals for voluntary conservation presume that at least a meaningful fraction of the audience will respond. Without such an expectation, issuing the appeal would be futile as a crisis-mitigation measure.Given Data / Assumptions:Situation: water crisis.Action: voluntary 30% cut in usage requested.Concept / Approach:Assumption I is necessary: the civic body expects enough residents to comply for the measure to have aggregate impact. Assumption II about activists’ support is not required; the appeal can be justified regardless of activist involvement. Activist participation could help, but the decision to issue an appeal does not depend on presuming it.Step-by-Step Solution:1) Link the requested behavior change to expected compliance levels.2) Discard II as a nonessential auxiliary mechanism.Verification / Alternative check:Why Other Options Are Wrong:Choosing II (or either/neither) misidentifies the minimal premise enabling the appeal to be effective.Common Pitfalls:Confusing helpful amplifiers (activists, media) with necessary assumptions.Final Answer:Only Assumption I is implicit.

Question 18

Statement: The school authority has decided to award five grace marks in English to all students of Standard IX because overall performance in English was below expectations. Assumptions: I. A majority of Standard IX students may still fail in Engli…

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Introduction / Context:When an authority grants grace marks to improve results, it implicitly relies on beliefs about the likely effect of those marks. Our task is to uncover which background assumption(s) must hold for the decision to make sense.Given Data / Assumptions:Five grace marks will be added in English for all Standard IX students.The trigger is underperformance relative to expectations.Concept / Approach:Policy decisions typically presuppose that the action will move outcomes in the desired direction. Here, the intended direction is to lift many students above the pass threshold. An assumption is implicit only if the decision would lose its rationale without it.Step-by-Step Solution:Assess Assumption I: “A majority may still fail even after grace.” The decision does not require expecting continued failure. Even if some still fail, the decision is rational without presuming that a majority will remain below the line. So I is not necessary.Assess Assumption II: “A majority may now pass after grace.” The purpose of grace marks is to help a substantial number (often many) cross the pass mark. If grace marks were not expected to move many students to passing status, the blanket grant would lack justification. Hence II is necessary.Verification / Alternative check:If II were false (grace marks do not help many pass), the action is wasteful or symbolic. If I were false (most pass after grace), the action still makes sense. Therefore only II is required.Why Other Options Are Wrong:“Only I” ignores the improvement intent. “Either” and “both” incorrectly include I. “Neither” denies II and undercuts the policy’s rationale.Common Pitfalls:Confusing what might happen to a few students with what must be assumed about the majority effect to justify the policy.Final Answer:if only Assumption II is implicit

Question 19

Statement: A major retail store announced a 30% reduction on all food items during the weekend. Assumptions: I. People may still prefer to buy food items from other stores. II. A large number of customers may visit this retail store and purchase foo…

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Introduction / Context:Promotional discounts aim to boost store traffic and sales. We must identify which background belief the store relies on when offering 30% off on all food items for a limited period.Given Data / Assumptions:There is a weekend-only 30% discount on all food items.The store expects a behavioral response from consumers.Concept / Approach:An implicit assumption is one that must be true (or expected to be true) for the action to be reasonable. The discount is a tactic to attract customers; thus the store must assume increased footfall or conversions.Step-by-Step Solution:Assess Assumption I: It states that some consumers may still prefer other stores. This can be true in reality, but the store’s decision does not depend on it. Whether or not some defect, the discount strategy stands.Assess Assumption II: It asserts that many customers will visit and buy more due to the discount. Without this, the promotion would not be justified (it would reduce margins without compensating volume). Hence II is necessary.Verification / Alternative check:If II were false, the discount would be self-defeating. If I were false, the promotion could still succeed (everyone might flock to the store). Therefore only II is required.Why Other Options Are Wrong:“Only I,” “either,” and “both” incorrectly privilege I. “Neither” ignores the essential draw-assumption in II.Common Pitfalls:Treating a realistically possible side fact (I) as if it were necessary. The decision hinges on II.Final Answer:if only Assumption II is implicit

Question 20

Statement: The civic administration has directed residents of dilapidated buildings to vacate, as these structures will be demolished within the next 30 days. Assumptions: I. The civic administration will be able to carry out demolition as per sched…

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Introduction / Context:A demolition notice serves two practical goals: ensuring residents vacate unsafe premises and enabling the authority to execute demolition on schedule. We must identify which assumptions are necessary for the notice to have purpose and effect.Given Data / Assumptions:The buildings are unsafe (“dilapidated”).Demolition is planned within 30 days.Residents have been told to move out.Concept / Approach:For the directive to be meaningful, the authority must presume both (a) feasibility of demolition in the stated timeframe and (b) compliance by residents so demolition can proceed safely.Step-by-Step Solution:Assess Assumption I: If the authority could not carry out demolition as scheduled, the 30-day ultimatum loses operational sense. Scheduling implies feasibility; thus I is necessary.Assess Assumption II: The instruction to vacate presumes people can and will relocate; otherwise demolition cannot legally or safely take place. Hence II is necessary.Verification / Alternative check:If either I or II fails, the planned demolition would stall (no capability or no clearance). Therefore both are required.Why Other Options Are Wrong:“Only I” or “only II” breaks the execution chain. “Either” implies one is enough—incorrect. “Neither” nullifies the directive’s purpose.Common Pitfalls:Assuming legal/administrative caveats make assumptions unnecessary; operationally, both feasibility and compliance are presupposed.Final Answer:if both Assumption I and Assumption II are implicit

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