OCS Paper 2

Q. Direction: In each question below is given a statement followed by two assumptions numbered I and II. Consider the statement and decide which of the given assumptions is implicit.

Statement: A statement in the call letter given to candidates of the written examination states – “you have to bear the travel expenses for attending the written examination.”

Assumption I: If not clarified all the candidates may claim reimbursement.
Assumption II: Many organizations reimburse the expenses on travel to the candidates appearing for written examination.

(A) Only Assumption I is implicit
(B) Only Assumption II is implicit
(C) Either Assumption I or Assumption II is implicit
(D) Both Assumption I and Assumption II are implicit

Question from Odisha OCS Paper 2 2024

The correct answer is (D) Both Assumption I and Assumption II are implicit

Explanation:

Here’s how to solve this step by step:

1. First, understanding what an implicit assumption is:
– It’s an unstated supposition that must be true for the statement to make sense
– It’s something taken for granted in the statement

2. Analyzing the statement:
– It explicitly tells candidates they must bear their own travel expenses
– This is a clarifying statement in a call letter

3. Evaluating Assumption I:
“If not clarified all the candidates may claim reimbursement”
– This suggests that the statement is made to prevent reimbursement claims
– This is likely implicit, as the very purpose of including such a statement would be to avoid claims
– This assumption explains why the statement needs to be made

4. Evaluating Assumption II:
“Many organizations reimburse the expenses on travel to the candidates”
– This is also implicit because:
– The need to explicitly state “no reimbursement” suggests this is a common practice
– If no organizations reimbursed travel, such a clarification would be unnecessary

5. Conclusion:
– Both assumptions explain why the statement is necessary
– Both are reasonable and implicit in the context
– The statement is likely made because both assumptions are true

Therefore, the answer is (D) Both Assumption I and Assumption II are implicit.

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