Statement — “Given that his ministry includes several hawala-tainted ministers, the Prime Minister has a moral obligation to resign,” says a politician. Assumptions — I. The politician is not close to the Prime Minister. II. The politician wants to promote moral principles in politics.

Difficulty: Medium

Correct Answer: if only Assumption II is implicit

Explanation:


Introduction / Context:
The speaker argues from a moral standpoint: because ministers are “hawala-tainted,” the Prime Minister should resign. This presupposes a commitment to moral accountability in public office, not anything about personal closeness to the PM.



Given Data / Assumptions:


  • Ministry has tainted members.
  • Claim: PM has a moral duty to step down.
  • I: speaker is not close to PM (irrelevant to the argument’s logic).
  • II: speaker favors moral standards in politics (supports the moral claim).


Concept / Approach:
For a moral-duty claim to be advanced sincerely, the speaker must value ethical principles in political conduct. The speaker’s relationship to the PM is neither required nor implied by the reasoning.



Step-by-Step Solution:


1) Identify the basis: “moral obligation.”2) Moral basis implies the speaker endorses moral norms in politics (II).3) Whether the speaker is close to the PM (I) does not affect the claim’s validity; it is not presupposed.


Verification / Alternative check:
Even a close ally could advocate resignation on moral grounds; thus I is not necessary.



Why Other Options Are Wrong:


Only I: irrelevant.Either: cannot be; I is not needed.Neither: wrong because moral advocacy (II) is presupposed.Both: includes unnecessary I.


Common Pitfalls:
Confusing background motives or relationships with logical presuppositions.



Final Answer:
Only Assumption II is implicit.

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