Multiple choice

Directions: A statement is given followed by two assumptions numbered I and II. An assumption is something supposed or taken for granted. You have to consider the statement and the following assumptions to decide which of the assumptions is implicit in the statement.

Statement: Without reforming the entire administrative system, we cannot eradicate corruption and prejudice from the society. Assumptions: I. The existence of corruption and prejudice is good. II. There is enough flexibility to change the administrative system.

  1. Only assumption I is implicit.

  2. Only assumption II is implicit.

  3. Either assumption I or II is implicit.

  4. Neither assumption I nor II is implicit.

  5. Both the assumptions I and II are implicit.

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

I is not implicit. The valid assumption is that the existence of corruption and prejudice is not desirable, II is also not implicit. The statement is silent on whether the administrative system can be reformed.