Question

Given is a statement followed by two assumptions.
The population poverty line has increased in urban area during the last year.
Assumptions:
I. The population below poverty line has decreased in rural area.
II. The population below poverty line has not increased during the current year.
Which of the assumptions is implicit in the statement?

• A. Only I is implicit
• B. Only II is implicit
• C. Either I or II is implicit
• D. Neither I nor II is implicit

Answer 1

Answer: (D)

Neither I nor II is implicit

The population poverty line has increased in urban area during the last year.

There could be many reasons for increasing of population of below poverty line people.

May be shifting of people or some other reason.

Both the given assumption are not strong enough to support the given argument.

Hence, Option D is correct.