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 boy is too honest not to speak the truth.
Assumptions:
I. Very honest boys also tell lies.
II. Dishonest boys also speak the truth.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 4
The correct answer is Option (4) → Neither I nor II is implicit
An assumption is implicit when the statement takes it for granted: the statement would not make sense without it. “Too honest not to speak the truth” means the boy is so honest that he will surely speak the truth.
I. Very honest boys also tell lies. Not implicit. The statement says the opposite: the boy’s great honesty rules out lying.
II. Dishonest boys also speak the truth. Not implicit. The statement is about one honest boy; it says nothing at all about what dishonest boys do.