Statement — “The Government should deploy the army to rehabilitate people displaced by the earthquake.” Assumptions: I. The army can be used for purposes other than war. II. Only the army can rehabilitate earthquake-displaced people.

Difficulty: Medium

Correct Answer: Only Assumption I is implicit

Explanation:

Introduction / Context:Recommending army deployment for disaster relief presupposes that the army’s mandate can include civilian assistance. It need not assert exclusivity of capability.

Given Data / Assumptions:

  • Statement: Deploy army for rehabilitation of quake victims.
  • Assumption I: Army may be used beyond warfare.
  • Assumption II: Only army can do rehabilitation.

Concept / Approach:I is necessary to expand the army’s role into disaster relief. II is too strong; civilian agencies, NGOs, and specialized disaster forces can also rehabilitate.

Step-by-Step Solution:1) The recommendation requires legal/practical permissibility of non-war roles.2) It does not require monopoly of competence.

Verification / Alternative check:Even if others can help, the army’s logistics and scale justify its deployment without claiming exclusivity.

Why Other Options Are Wrong:Only II/Both/Either/Neither all miss the minimal necessary assumption I and avoid the overstatement in II.

Common Pitfalls:Confusing “recommended actor” with “only capable actor.”

Final Answer:Only Assumption I is implicit.

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