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Direction: In each question below is given a statement followed by two assumption numbered I and II. An assumption is something supposed or taken for granted. You have to consider the statement and the following assumption and decide which of the assumption is implicit in the statement.

  1. Statement:
    "Reservation policy for ST/SC should be extended for another ten years ."----Labour Minister.
    Assumptions:
    I. Reservation is still necessary for them to uplift them socially and economically.
    II. SCs/STs are not so capable so they are given reservation.
    1. if only assumption I is implicit.
    2. if only assumption II is implicit.
    3. if either I or II is implicit.
    4. if neither I nor II is implicit.
    5. if both I and II are implicit.
Correct Option: D

The assumptions are not implicit because it is possible that the minister has neither of these convictions but is acting under sheer political compulsion.



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