Statement — “Inculcate a saving habit in your school-going child.” Assumptions: I. A saving habit is desirable/expected. II. Good habits should be inculcated from childhood.

Difficulty: Medium

Correct Answer: Both Assumptions I and II are implicit

Explanation:

Introduction / Context:Prescriptive advice to parents about habits presumes two things: the habit is valuable, and early inculcation is effective and appropriate.

Given Data / Assumptions:

  • Statement: Encourage saving in a school-going child.
  • Assumption I: Saving is a desirable habit.
  • Assumption II: Good habits should begin in childhood.

Concept / Approach:Without the value judgment (I), the advice lacks purpose. Without the early-start belief (II), the timing directed at “school-going” would be unmotivated.

Step-by-Step Solution:1) Assess value premise → I.2) Assess timing premise → II.

Verification / Alternative check:If saving were not considered good, the instruction would not stand. If early inculcation were unnecessary, focusing on a child would be arbitrary.

Why Other Options Are Wrong:Only I/Only II/Either: incomplete. Neither: contradicts the advice’s rationale.

Common Pitfalls:Overlooking that “should” signals both value and timing beliefs.

Final Answer:Both Assumptions I and II are implicit.

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