Asked in PMC Practice Test 21 (2021) 2021Moderate

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 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. So, I am not implicit. Besides, the statement mentions reforming the administrative system. So II is implicit.

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