Critical Reasoning — Implicit Assumptions Official notice: “The Ministry has announced an economic package to support voluntary organisations.” Assumptions to test: I. Voluntary organisations do not need such support. II. The Government was not supporting voluntary organisations earlier.
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AOnly assumption I is implicit
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BOnly assumption II is implicit
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CEither I or II is implicit
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DNeither I nor II is implicit
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EBoth I and II are implicit
Answer
Correct Answer: Neither I nor II is implicit
Explanation
Introduction / Context:The notice announces new support. We must identify whether it assumes lack of need or absence of prior support.
Given Data / Assumptions:
- Action: Ministry announces an economic package for voluntary organisations (VOs).
- Assumption I: VOs do not need support.
- Assumption II: The Government had not supported VOs previously.
Concept / Approach:Announcing support implies perceived usefulness, not lack of need. It also does not imply there was never prior support; this could be additional, enlarged, or restructured assistance.
Step-by-Step Solution:
1) I contradicts the rationale for the package; if no need existed, a package would be pointless. Hence I is not implicit.2) II is unnecessary; support can be new or supplemental. The notice does not state anything about the past.Verification / Alternative check:Negate I: VOs may need support—package makes sense. Negate II: even if prior support existed, a new package can still be warranted. Therefore neither assumption is necessary.
Why Other Options Are Wrong:
- Any option selecting I or II adds claims not warranted by the brief announcement.
Common Pitfalls:Reading “new package” as “first-ever support.” Government programs often iterate.
Final Answer:Neither I nor II is implicit