Directions: In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer: 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.
Correct answer: B. Only assumption II is implicit
- A. Only assumption I is implicit
- B. Only assumption II is implicit
- C. Either I or II is implicit
- D. Both A and B
Explanation
The statement talks of eradicating corruption and prejudice from society, which indicates that these aspects are undesirable. So, I is not implicit. Besides, the statement mentions reforming the administrative system. So, II is implicit.
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