Logical Reasoning Identifying Assumptions BUMHS 2025
PMDC Verified Question 2 of 4
Prohibiting smoking in public areas will reduce the occurrence of lung disease.

What assumption is present here?
A
Smoking in public places plays a major role in causing lung disease.
B
Banning smoking has no impact on lung disease rates.
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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Propolis Cognitive Error Autopsy

Official Correct Choice:
Option A: Smoking in public places plays a major role in causing lung disease.
Concept: Logical Assumptions.

Formula: N/A

Solution: The connection between banning public smoking and reducing lung disease relies on the unstated premise that public smoking contributes significantly to lung disease.

Why other options are incorrect:

• Option B: Contradicts the statement.

• Option C: Assumes an extreme condition ('sole cause').

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