Question

Statement : ‘Smoking is injurious to health’ - a warning printed on the cigarette packets.
Assumptions :
I. People read printed matter on a cigarette packet.
II. People take careful note of a warning.
III. Non-smoking promotes health.
A statement is followed by three assumptions marked, I, ll, Ill. Check whether these assumptions are implicit in the statement or not. Possible combination of assumptions are given against option (a), (b), (c) and (d). Choose the appropriate.

• A. Only I is implicit
• B. Only I and II are implicit
• C. Only I and III are implicit
• D. All are implicit

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

Only I and II are implicit

Answer 2

Assumption I : People read printed matter on a cigarette packet.
This is implicit because the warning assumes that individuals will read the information provided on the packet.
Assumption II : People take careful note of a warning.
This is also implicit, as the effectiveness of the warning depends on the assumption that people pay attention to and understand the warning.
Assumption III : Non-smoking promotes health.
This is not explicitly implied by the statement. While non-smoking can promote health, the warning about smoking does not directly assume or state this; it simply warns against the dangers of smoking itself.

So, the correct option is (B): Only I and II are implicit.