Multiple choice

Directions: In the following question, a statement is followed by two assumptions. Which of the given assumptions is/are implicit in the statement?

Statement: The government has alleged that companies in steel and cement industries have formed cartels to keep prices high. Assumptions: I. Steel and cement prices have appreciated over the last six months. II. Steel and cement companies are colluding with each other and fixing prices.

  1. Only assumption l is implicit.

  2. Only assumption ll is implicit.

  3. Either assumption l or ll is implicit.

  4. Neither assumption l nor ll is implicit.

  5. Both assumptions l and ll are implicit.
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The statement could be true if either the cause exists (assumption II) or the effect exists (assumption I).

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