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/are implicit in the statement.

Statement: The government has decided to hold the employers responsible for deducting tax at source for all their employees. Assumptions: I. The employers may still not arrange to deduct tax at source for their employees. II. The employees may not allow the employers to deduct tax at source.

  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 assumptions I and II are implicit.

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D Correct answer
Explanation

When decisions are taken, assumption is something positive. It is assumed that various sections would facilitate the implementation of the decision. The employers are duly bound by the government's directive and so are the employees. Hence, neither is implicit.

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