Logical Reasoning Identifying Assumptions BUMHS 2025
PMDC Verified Question 1 of 4
Prohibiting smoking in public areas will reduce the occurrence of lung disease.

What assumption is present here?
A
Banning smoking has no impact on lung disease rates.
B
Smoking in public places plays a major role in causing lung disease.
C
Smoking is the sole cause of lung disease.
D
Hence all people live in public areas therefore, banning smoking will eliminate lung disease.
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Official Correct Choice:
Option B: Smoking in public places plays a major role in causing lung disease.
Concept: Critical Reasoning – Identifying Assumptions.

Formula: N/A

Solution: An assumption is an unstated premise required for the premise to lead logically to the conclusion.

The argument connects the action (banning public smoking) to the outcome (reducing lung disease). For this to hold true, public smoking must significantly contribute to lung disease.

Why other options are incorrect:

• Option A: Directly contradicts the argument's central claim.

• Option C: Assumes an extreme condition ('sole cause') which is not required for the statement to hold.

• Option D: Makes an absurd and extreme claim that everyone lives in public areas.

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