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In each question below is given a statement followed by three assumptions numbered I, II and III. An assumption is something supposed or taken for granted. You have to consider the statement and the assumptions and decide which of the assumptions is implicit in the statement. Then decide which of the answers is correct.
Statement:
“We would go ahead with the polling process in the State X only when we are fully satisfied with the law and order situation of the State”, says the Chief Election Commissioner.
Assumptions :
I. The Chief Election Commissioner is not satisfied with the present situation.
II. It is in the hands of the Chief Election Commissioner to decide the dates for polling.
III. No political party would mind the delay in elections
We need to negate the assumption in these questions and see if it invalidates the main statement.
Assumption 1: We are not sure (from the main statement) that the Commissioner is not satisfied with the present situation. It can be the case that they are merely talking about the factors that must be considered before proceeding to the elections. Hence on negating the assumption, there will be no effect on the main statement. This means that the assumption is not a valid one.
Assumption 2: Had it not been in the hands of the Commissioner to decide upon the dates of the election, the main statement would not be there in the first place. Hence, the assumption is a valid one.
Assumption 3: On negating the assumption, there will be no effect on the main contention of having proper law and order for elections. Hence, the assumption is invalid.
