Statement: The government has decided to disinvest large chunk of its equity in select public sector undertakings for a better fiscal management. Assumptions: The amount generated out of the disinvestment process may reduce substantially the mounting fiscal deficits. There will be enough demand in the market for the shares of these undertakings.

Difficulty: Medium

Correct Answer: Both I and II are implicit

Explanation:


Given data

  • Statement: Government will disinvest a large chunk of equity in select PSUs for better fiscal management.
  • Assumption I: Disinvestment proceeds may substantially reduce fiscal deficits.
  • Assumption II: There will be enough market demand for those shares.

Concept/Approach

A policy decision aimed at 'better fiscal management' assumes both that it raises funds and that the market can absorb the sale.


Step-by-step reasoning
If proceeds did not help deficits, the fiscal-management rationale would fail ⇒ I is necessary.If demand were insufficient, the plan could not be executed effectively ⇒ II is necessary.


Verification/Alternative

Both assumptions are pre-conditions: one financial (impact on deficit) and one operational (market demand).


Common pitfalls

  • Assuming only one precondition (funds) without feasibility (demand).

Final Answer
Both I and II are implicit.

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