Statement: Without reforming the entire administrative system, we cannot eradicate corruption and prejudice from 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 assumption I or II is implicit
- D. Both Options A and B are correct
Explanation
The statement talks of eradicating corruption and prejudice from society, which indicates that these aspects are undesirable. The existence of corruption and prejudice is not good as they create unfair opportunities for different groups. So, the assumption I is not implicit. Besides, the statement mentions reforming the administrative system. So, assumption II is implicit.
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