Statement: "Two months ago, the Central Government announced dearness relief for pensioners with immediate effect, yet banks have not credited the arrears," says a Pensioners' Forum. Assumptions: I. Most banks normally take care of pensioners. II. Two months is sufficient for the government and banking machinery to implement such credit.
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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: Only assumption II is implicit
Explanation
Introduction / Context:The forum highlights a gap between policy announcement ("with immediate effect") and execution (arrears not credited after two months). The complaint presumes a reasonable implementation window has passed.
Given Data / Assumptions:
- Policy for dearness relief was announced two months prior.
- Arrears remain uncredited to pensioners.
- No statement about banks' general benevolence.
Concept / Approach:A grievance assumes a standard of reasonableness is violated. Here, the timeline is central: "immediate effect" plus two months elapsed implies implementation should already have happened.
Step-by-Step Solution:1) The censure presupposes that two months suffice for notifications, system updates, and crediting.2) Assumption I about banks "normally taking care" is irrelevant to this procedural delay claim.3) Therefore, only II is required to make the complaint meaningful.
Verification / Alternative check:If two months were insufficient, the criticism would be premature. The forum's stance relies on the contrary belief.
Why Other Options Are Wrong:
- Only I: Does not bear on timeline feasibility.
- Either/Both: Overstate the requirements.
- Neither: Undermines the logic of delay-based criticism.
Common Pitfalls:Attributing intent or benevolence to institutions when the claim is about process time and execution capacity.
Final Answer:Only assumption II is implicit.