Question

South Indian cuisine is not very popular among North Indians. Yet, there are more South Indian eateries in Delhi than North Indian ones. It is also a fact that at most South Indian restaurants business is booming. Which of the following can be a valid assumption for the argument above?

• A. There are also a larger number of Chinese restaurants in Delhi than restaurants serving North Indian food.
• B. Delhi has a large population of South Indians who love their own cuisine
• C. Most of the South Indian eateries are owned by North Indians
• D. The bulk of Delhi’s population is not North Indian

Answer 1

The correct option is B Delhi has a large population of South Indians who love their own cuisine

Option A is irrelevant. The issue is the reason for the popularity of south Indian cuisine in Delhi.
Option B is the correct assumption. This is a sufficient assumption. If there is a large migrant South Indian population in Delhi who love their own cuisine, then it explains why South Indian eateries are doing brisk business.
Option C is also irrelevant. Ownership does not impact on the popularity of South Indian restaurants.
Option D is not a correct assumption. The fact that the bulk of Delhi’s population is not North Indian does not necessarily mean that South Indian restaurants would be in demand. Hence, the correct answer is option 2.