Question

Directions: In each question below is given a statement followed by two assumptions numbered I and II. An assumption is something supposed or taken for granted. You have to consider the statements and the following assumption and decide which of the assumption(s) is / are implicit in the statement. Give answer.

Statement:

The Government has made an appeal to all the citizens to honestly pay income tax and file returns reflecting the true income level to help the Government to carry out development activities

Assumptions:

I. People may now start paying more taxes in response to the appeal

II. The total income tax collection may considerably increase in the near future

1. Only Assumption I is implicit 
2.

Only Assumption II is implicit 

3.

Either Assumption I or II is implicit 

4. Assumption I nor II is implicit 
5. Both Assumption I and II are implicit 

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 5 : Both Assumption I and II are implicit 

 Assumption I and II both are implicit because both are imminent positive outcomes assumed. 

Hence, both Assumption I and II are implicit.