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Statement–Assumption (Educational Policy Reform): Statement: “The new educational policy envisages major modifications in the education system.” Assumptions: I) The existing education system is inconsistent with national needs. II) The present education system needs changes.

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Only Assumption I is implicit
Only Assumption II is implicit
Neither Assumption I nor II is implicit
Both Assumptions I and II are implicit
Either Assumption I or II is implicit

Correct Answer: Only Assumption II is implicit

Explanation:

Reasoning:
Proposing “major modifications” minimally assumes that changes are needed (II). Claim I (“inconsistent with national needs”) is a stronger, specific critique not required by the statement; reforms can be motivated by modernization, efficiency, or alignment—not necessarily by inconsistency with national needs. Hence only II is implicit.

Statement–Assumption (Educational Policy Reform): Statement: “The new educational policy envisages major modifications in the education system.” Assumptions: I) The existing education system is inconsistent with national needs. II) The present education system needs changes.

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