Statement- “In a big relief to liquor companies which are holding their stocks…
2020
Statement- “In a big relief to liquor companies which are holding their stocks worth more than Rs. 200 crore in Bihar, the Supreme Court on Monday granted them two months more time to transport liquor out of the state and directed them to dispose off their stocks by July 31.”
I. Beverages Companies, contended that it was possible even to destroy the existing stocks by the end of this month. II. The apex court had earlier fixed a deadline of May 31 for the companies to dispose off their stocks.
III. Seeking more time for transporting the stocks out of state, the confederation said in its petition that delay in disposing off stocks was beyond its control as clearances were required from various agencies.
Which of the following can be the Presupposition of the given statement?
- A.
Only I
- B.
Only II and III
- C.
Only I and III
- D.
All of the above
- E.
None of the above
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Correct answer: B
The Supreme Court granted two more months, so the statement presupposes that an earlier May 31 deadline existed and that the companies had sought more time because of clearance delays. Statement I is not presupposed because the final direction was to transport/dispose of the stock, not necessarily destroy it by the earlier date.