Consider the given statement to be true and decide which of the assumptions is implicit from the statement. Statement: The price of onion and tomato had remained unchanged for the past 2 weeks in Delhi. Assumptions: 1. Onion and tomato price had changed elsewhere in this 2 weeks. 2. The prices of onion and tomato 2 weeks ago were different from their present prices.
Analyzing the Statement and Identifying Implicit Assumptions
The question asks us to consider a given statement as true and determine which of the provided assumptions is implicit. An implicit assumption is something that is suggested or understood without being directly stated in the statement.
Let's break down the statement and each assumption carefully to find the implicit assumption.
Statement: The price of onion and tomato had remained unchanged for the past 2 weeks in Delhi.
This statement tells us a specific fact about the prices of onion and tomato within a particular geographical area, Delhi, and over a specific time period, the past 2 weeks. It means the price of onion and tomato today in Delhi is the same as it was exactly 2 weeks ago, and it didn't fluctuate during this 2-week period in Delhi.
Examining Assumption 1
Assumption 1: Onion and tomato price had changed elsewhere in this 2 weeks.
The statement focuses only on Delhi. It says nothing about what happened to the prices of onion and tomato in other cities, states, or countries during the same 2-week period. When a statement specifically mentions a limitation (like "in Delhi"), it often implies that the situation described might not be universal. If the price stability was a global phenomenon, the statement might have been worded differently or not limited to Delhi. The fact that the statement singles out Delhi makes it possible, even plausible, that the situation elsewhere is different. While the statement doesn't *prove* that prices changed elsewhere, the specific mention of "in Delhi" leaves open the possibility of changes elsewhere and might implicitly suggest this possibility as a context for highlighting the stability in Delhi. Therefore, Assumption 1 could be considered implicit because the statement deliberately restricts its scope to Delhi, implying that the situation outside Delhi might differ.
Examining Assumption 2
Assumption 2: The prices of onion and tomato 2 weeks ago were different from their present prices.
The statement explicitly says, "The price of onion and tomato had remained unchanged for the past 2 weeks in Delhi." The phrase "remained unchanged" means the price at the beginning of the 2-week period (2 weeks ago) is exactly the same as the price at the end of the period (present). Assumption 2 directly contradicts this core meaning of the statement. If the prices 2 weeks ago were different from the present prices, the prices would have changed, not remained unchanged. Therefore, Assumption 2 is not implicit; it is explicitly false based on the statement.
Conclusion on Implicit Assumptions
Based on our analysis:
- Assumption 1 is potentially implicit because the statement's focus on Delhi suggests the possibility of different situations elsewhere.
- Assumption 2 directly contradicts the statement and is therefore not implicit.
Thus, only Assumption 1 is implicitly suggested by the statement.
Revision Table: Statement and Assumptions
| Element | Content | Analysis |
|---|---|---|
| Statement | Price of onion and tomato remained unchanged for the past 2 weeks in Delhi. | Focuses on price stability in Delhi over a specific period. |
| Assumption 1 | Price had changed elsewhere in this 2 weeks. | Implicitly suggested because the statement limits the scope to Delhi, allowing for other situations elsewhere. |
| Assumption 2 | Prices 2 weeks ago were different from present prices. | Directly contradicts the statement ("remained unchanged"). Not implicit. |
Additional Information: Understanding Statement & Assumption Questions
Statement and Assumption questions test your ability to read a statement and identify unstated premises or beliefs that must be true for the statement to hold. Key points to remember:
- An assumption must be something that the statement relies on or implies.
- The assumption should not contradict the statement.
- The assumption should not be a mere conclusion or inference that goes beyond what is implied.
- Look for keywords or phrases in the statement that might suggest underlying conditions or comparisons (like specific locations, time frames, or qualifiers).
In this case, the phrase "in Delhi" is crucial for evaluating Assumption 1, as it limits the scope and opens up the possibility of different scenarios outside Delhi.
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