Critical Reasoning — Assumptions Statement: "The State Council for Teacher Education has issued minimum qualification guidelines for university and recognized institute teachers." Which assumptions are implicit?

Difficulty: Easy

Correct Answer: Only I is implicit

Explanation:


Introduction / Context:
Regulatory bodies issue qualification norms to improve hiring standards. We must determine which beliefs must be true for such a notification to be meaningful.


Given Data / Assumptions:

  • I: Authorities will now appoint only qualified teachers.
  • II: Only qualified people will apply for teaching posts.
  • III: The council decides all educational qualification norms for teaching faculty.


Concept / Approach:
A rule is issued to shape appointments; it need not assume applicant behavior nor universal jurisdiction beyond the stated remit.


Step-by-Step Solution:
I is implicit: the purpose of laying down minimum qualifications is to ensure appointments comply, so hiring authorities are expected to follow them.II is not implicit: unqualified applicants may still apply; the guideline governs selection, not applications.III is not implicit: the council may set some norms, yet it need not control all norms across every context to issue these guidelines.


Verification / Alternative check:
If I were false, issuing guidelines would be pointless. II and III can be false without undermining the act of issuing and enforcing minimums.


Why Other Options Are Wrong:

  • I and II or I and III or All: each adds unnecessary claims.
  • None: ignores the enforcement intent.


Common Pitfalls:
Do not confuse regulatory compliance by appointing authorities with applicant behavior or total jurisdiction.


Final Answer:
Only I is implicit

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