A statement is given, followed by two assumptions numbered I and II. Decide which of the assumptions is/are implicit in the statement.
Statement: The railways have decided to attach four extra coaches to an express train during the festival season.
Assumptions:
I. The train runs almost empty during the rest of the year.
II. More people are expected to travel by this train during the festival season.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is Option (2) → Only assumption II is implicit
An assumption is implicit when the statement takes it for granted: the statement would not make sense without it.
I. The train runs almost empty during the rest of the year. Not implicit. Adding coaches for the festival season says nothing about how full the train is at other times; it may be well filled all year.
II. More people are expected to travel by this train during the festival season. Implicit. Extra coaches are added only when more passengers are expected; otherwise the decision would have no purpose.