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: World Health Organisation has decided to double its assistance to various health programmes in India as per capita expenditure on health in India is very low compared to many other countries. Assumptions: I. The announced assistance may substantially increase the per capita expenditure on health in India and bring it on par with other countries. II. The government funding is less than adequate to provide basic medical facilities in India.

  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.

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B Correct answer
Explanation

The real concern of WHO is the low per capita expenditure on health in India. Now, how will the initiatives taken by WHO minimize the concern? The assumption is that the enhanced assistance may substantially increase the per capita expenditure on health in India. But assumption I is not implicit due to the last part of it, i.e. and bring it on par with countries.

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