Critical Reasoning – Implicit Assumptions Statement: No regular funds have been provided for welfare activities in this year’s factory budget. Assumptions: I. The factory does not desire to carry out welfare this year. II. Budgetary provision is necessary for carrying out welfare activities.

Introduction / Context:
Budget statements often reveal organizational priorities. Here, there is “no regular fund” for welfare activities this year. We must decide which assumption is required for this statement to carry the implied consequence about running welfare activities.

Given Data / Assumptions:

• Fact: No regular budget line is allotted for welfare this year.
• Assumption I: The factory does not want to carry out welfare this year.
• Assumption II: Without a budget provision, welfare activities cannot (ordinarily) be carried out.

Concept / Approach:
Lack of a dedicated budget suggests that planned, routine welfare activities may not proceed. That inference hinges on the necessity of budgetary provision, not on a categorical claim about organizational desire (they might still want welfare but lack funds, or plan ad-hoc grants).

Step-by-Step Solution:

Verification / Alternative check:

Why Other Options Are Wrong:

Common Pitfalls:

Final Answer:
Only assumption II is implicit