Question

Statement:
All eligible unemployed youths above 18 years of age will be given unemployment allowance.
\textit{(An announcement from the government)}
Assumptions:
I. All unemployed youths above 18 years of age are in need of financial support.
II. There are some unemployed youths above 18 years of age who need financial support.

• A. Only assumption I is implicit
• B. Only assumption II is implicit
• C. Both assumptions I and II are implicit
• D. Neither assumption I nor II is implicit

Hint:

An assumption must be necessary but not extreme or universal unless stated.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

Concept: Assumption analysis in logical reasoning. Explanation: The statement implies that some unemployed youths need financial help. Otherwise, the allowance would be unnecessary. However, it does not assume that all such youths need support. Thus: \begin{itemize} \item Assumption I is too strong → Not implicit \item Assumption II is reasonable → Implicit \end{itemize}