Statement and Assumptions — Prelims Questions
Statement: "The city administration has decided to ban the use of private vehicles on alternate days to reduce air pollution." Assumptions: I. Air pollution in the city is primarily caused by private vehicles. II. Citizens will comply with the ban on alternate days. III. The ban will significantly reduce air pollution. Which of the following assumptions is/are implicit in the statement?
Statement: "To improve the quality of life in rural areas, the government should focus on providing better healthcare facilities." Assumptions: I. Better healthcare facilities are currently lacking in rural areas. II. Improved healthcare facilities will lead to an improvement in the quality of life. III. People in rural areas prioritize healthcare over other aspects of life. Which of the following assumptions is/are implicit in the statement?
Statement: "A public advertisement: 'Join our yoga classes for a stress-free life.'" Assumptions: I. People desire a stress-free life. II. Yoga classes are an effective way to achieve a stress-free life. III. The advertised yoga classes are affordable for most people. Which of the following assumptions is/are implicit in the statement?
Statement: "The government has decided to privatize several public sector undertakings (PSUs) to improve their efficiency and reduce the fiscal deficit." Assumptions: I. Privatization will lead to improved efficiency in these PSUs. II. Privatization will help in reducing the fiscal deficit. III. The government believes that private entities are inherently more efficient than public ones. Which of the following assumptions is/are implicit in the statement?
Statement: "To promote tourism, the state government announced a new initiative to develop eco-friendly resorts in protected forest areas." Assumptions: I. Developing eco-friendly resorts will attract more tourists. II. The protected forest areas can sustain the development of eco-friendly resorts without significant environmental damage. III. Tourists are interested in visiting protected forest areas and staying in eco-friendly resorts. Which of the following assumptions is/are implicit in the statement?