Question

All existing inequalities can be reduced, if not utterly eradicated, by action of governments or by revolutionary change of government. Assumptions: I. Inequality is a man-made phenomenon. II. No person would voluntarily part with what he possesses.

• A. if only assumption I is implicit
• B. if only assumption II is implicit
• C. if neither assumption I nor II is implicit
• D. if both assumptions I and II are implicit

Hint:

When evaluating assumptions, consider whether they are directly necessary for the statement to hold true. Assumptions that introduce new conditions not mentioned in the statement are not implicit.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D

- Assumption I is implicit because the statement implies inequality is a product of human action.
- Assumption II is also implicit because the statement assumes that inequality can only be reduced by external intervention, implying that individuals will not willingly reduce their own inequality.
Hence, both assumptions I and II are implicit.
Thus, the correct answer is (D).