Critical Reasoning — Assumptions Statement: “The Government of India has set up one-stop facilitation counters, manned by trained staff, to attend to various needs of foreign tourists at all international airports.” Assumptions to evaluate: I. Adequate trained staff is available to man these counters in shifts. II. These counters will help boost the inflow of foreign tourists. III. A majority of foreign tourists require a variety of services on arrival in India.

Difficulty: Easy

Correct Answer: Only I and II are implicit

Explanation:


Introduction / Context:
The government launches facilitation counters for foreign tourists, staffed by trained personnel. The rationale and feasibility depend on certain background beliefs about staffing and expected benefits.



Given Data / Assumptions:

  • I: Sufficient trained staff exists to operate counters across shifts.
  • II: Offering services at airports will improve tourist experience and help increase inflows.
  • III: A majority of foreign tourists need many services on arrival.


Concept / Approach:

  • A plan’s feasibility (I) and goal-orientation (II) are typically assumed; otherwise the initiative would be impractical or pointless.
  • However, the plan does not require the strong quantifier “majority” for III; significant demand is enough, not necessarily more than 50% of tourists.


Step-by-Step Solution:

I is necessary: Without adequate trained staff, “manned by trained staff” cannot be realized sustainably.II is necessary: The policy presumes beneficial impact on tourism (improved satisfaction leading to higher inflow).III is too strong: Even if many (but not a majority) need services, the counters remain justified. Thus III is not required.


Verification / Alternative check:

Rejecting I or II renders the initiative infeasible or purposeless. Rejecting III leaves the initiative intact because “majority” is not essential.


Why Other Options Are Wrong:

Only III ignores feasibility and purpose; II and III exaggerates demand; All includes an unnecessary majority claim; None ignores I and II.


Common Pitfalls:

Confusing “significant” with “majority”; policies can serve large minorities effectively.


Final Answer:

Only I and II are implicit

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