Question
Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning (DILR) Question on Statements and Assumptions
In the question below, a statement is followed by two assumptions numbered I and II. An assumption is something that is taken for granted. You have to consider the statement and the following assumptions and decide which of the assumption(s) is/are implicit in the statement.
Statement: The real impact of the Gulf crisis would be felt only during the early next year.
Assumptions:
I. There was a good stock of oil before the crisis began.
II. World is not generally dependent on Gulf oil.
A
only Assumption I is implicit.
B
only Assumption II is implicit.
C
either Assumption I or Il is implicit.
D
neither Assumption I nor II is implicit.
Answer
neither Assumption I nor II is implicit.
Explanation
Solution
The correct answer is (D): neither Assumption I nor II is implicit.