Statement: Government has permitted unaided colleges to increase their fees. Assumptions: Unaided colleges are in financial difficulties. Aided colleges do not need to increase fees.

Given data

• Statement: Government permits unaided colleges to increase fees.
• Assumption I: Unaided colleges are in financial difficulties.
• Assumption II: Aided colleges do not need to increase fees.

Concept/Approach

The selective permission suggests a recognized financial need among unaided colleges; nothing is asserted about aided colleges.

Step-by-step reasoningPermission implies a justification (financial strain) for unaided institutions ⇒ I.No statement contrasts aided colleges’ needs; they may or may not need increases ⇒ II not assumed.

Verification/Alternative

Policy can address one segment's issue without implying anything about others.

Common pitfalls

• Inferring the opposite condition for aided colleges from a targeted policy.

Final AnswerOnly assumption I is implicit.