Statement — “The Government should deploy the army to rehabilitate people displaced due to the earthquake.” Assumptions: I. The army should be entrusted with non-war activity to give them enough experience. II. Rehabilitation of earthquake victims is an obligatory responsibility of the Government.

Difficulty: Medium

Correct Answer: Only Assumption II is implicit

Explanation:

Introduction / Context:This variant focuses on what obligates action. The suggestion that “Government should deploy the army” presumes that rehabilitating victims is a governmental duty; it does not imply using the army for the army’s training benefit.

Given Data / Assumptions:

  • Statement: Government should use the army for rehabilitation.
  • Assumption I: Army needs non-war activity for experience.
  • Assumption II: Rehabilitation of victims is the Government’s obligation.

Concept / Approach:“Should” here expresses duty. The moral/administrative obligation lies with the Government, making II necessary. I reframes the purpose as training, which is not required by the statement’s aim.

Step-by-Step Solution:1) Identify the deontic core (“should”) → implies an obligation of Government.2) The choice of army is instrumental, not for training.

Verification / Alternative check:Even if the army gains no experience, the state’s duty remains to rehabilitate victims; thus II stands while I falls.

Why Other Options Are Wrong:Only I/Both/Either/Neither: do not align with the obligation-centric reading.

Common Pitfalls:Attributing ancillary motives (training) when the statement signals public duty.

Final Answer:Only Assumption II is implicit.

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