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Statement-Argument / Assumption

Reasoning with statements, arguments and assumptions.

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Q1 · Statement-Argument / Assumption · EASY
Statement: "The government should ban the use of plastic bags to reduce environmental pollution." Which of the following is an assumption made in the above statement?
Q2 · Statement-Argument / Assumption · MEDIUM
Statement: "All students should participate in sports activities to maintain good health." Argument I: Yes, sports activities improve physical fitness and mental well-being. Argument II: No, students should focus only on academics for better career prospects. Which of the following is correct?
Q3 · Statement-Argument / Assumption · MEDIUM
Statement: "The coaching institute has decided to increase the fees by 20% from next session." Assumption I: The institute wants to improve its facilities and teaching quality. Assumption II: Students will continue to join despite the fee increase. Which of the following is correct?
Q4 · Statement-Argument / Assumption · HARD
Statement: "To reduce traffic congestion in the city, the municipal corporation should develop the metro rail network." Argument I: Yes, metro rail can carry a large number of passengers efficiently and reduce road traffic. Argument II: Yes, other major cities have successfully reduced congestion through metro rail. Argument III: No, developing metro rail is very expensive and will burden taxpayers. Which combination of arguments is strong?
Q5 · Statement-Argument / Assumption · MEDIUM
Statement: "Parents should encourage their children to read books rather than spend time on mobile phones." Assumption I: Reading books is more beneficial than using mobile phones. Assumption II: Children can be influenced by parental encouragement. Assumption III: Mobile phones have no educational value. Which assumptions are implicit in the statement?