A statement is given, followed by two assumptions numbered I and II. Decide which of the assumptions is/are implicit in the statement.
Statement: A school has decided to start free evening classes in mathematics for the students of Class X.
Assumptions:
I. Some students of Class X need extra help in mathematics.
II. Every student of the school will attend the evening classes.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 1
The correct answer is Option (1) → Only assumption I is implicit
An assumption is implicit when the statement takes it for granted: the statement would not make sense without it.
I. Some students of Class X need extra help in mathematics. Implicit. The school would start extra classes only if it believes that some students need them.
II. Every student of the school will attend the evening classes. Not implicit. The classes are only for Class X, and nothing says attendance is compulsory; the school does not have to expect every student to come.