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Statement: So long as there is a caste-based society in our country, there is no harm in having caste-based organisations to look after the welfare of their castes. Assumptions: I. There is nothing wrong in having religious organisations to spread their ideals. II. Political parties cannot look after the welfare of different castes like caste-based organisations can.

Q: Statement: So long as there is a caste-based society in our country, there is no harm in having caste-based organisations to look after the welfare of their castes. Assumptions: I. There is nothing wrong in having religious organisations to spread t…

I is not implicit. Note: So long as there is......means option is situational. He assumes that caste-based organisations are the best caretaker of caste- based society. Hence II is implicit.

if only assumption I is implicit.
if only assumption II is implicit.
if either I or II is implicit.
if neither I nor II is implicit.

Correct Answer: if only assumption II is implicit.

Explanation:

I is not implicit. Note: So long as there is......means option is situational. He assumes that caste-based organisations are the best caretaker of caste- based society. Hence II is implicit.

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