General Intelligence · Mental Aptitude

Directions: In the following question, a statement is given, followed by three assumptions. Decide which of the assumptions are implicit in the statement. Statement: The government has announced a new policy to increase investment in metro rail and electric bus services in major cities. The objective is to reduce traffic congestion, lower fuel consumption, and cut down on air pollution. Critics argue that the money could have been used for rural infrastructure instead, where basic facilities are still lacking. Assumption I: The government assumes that improving public transport in cities will encourage people to shift from private vehicles to shared transport. Assumption II: It is assumed that reducing traffic congestion and fuel consumption in cities is an important step toward better urban living conditions. Assumption III: The critics assume that rural areas are being neglected and urban transport projects are less important compared to rural development.