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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:
    So long as there is a caste-based society in our country, there is no harm in having caste-based organisations to look after the welfare of their castes.
    Assumptions:
    I. There is nothing wrong in having religious organisations to spread their ideals.
    II. Political parties cannot look after the welfare of different castes like caste-based organisations can.
    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: B

I is not implicit. Note: So long as there is......means option is situational. He assumes that caste-based organisations are the best caretaker of caste- based society. Hence II is implicit.



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