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Consider the given statements and decide which of the given assumptions is/are implicit in the statement.

Statement:
The state government has decided to appoint 500 civil defence warriors in the next financial year.

Assumptions:
1. There are enough duties with the state government to be disbursed to 500 civil defence warriors.
2. The state government realises the importance of civil defence warriors.

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RRB NTPC 2019 CBT 1 Question Paper (8-Mar-2021) (Shift 2)
The correct answer is
Both assumptions 1 and 2 are implicit.

Statement Analysis: Appointment of Civil Defence Warriors

The statement announces the state government's decision to appoint 500 civil defence warriors in the upcoming financial year. This signifies a planned action by the government.

Assumption 1: Availability of Duties

The assumption is that there are sufficient duties for these 500 warriors.

  • Reasoning: Appointing new personnel implies the existence of tasks and responsibilities for them. The government wouldn't hire warriors without a purpose or duties to fulfill. Therefore, the belief that duties exist is implicit in the decision to appoint.

Assumption 2: Importance of Civil Defence

The assumption is that the government recognizes the value of civil defence warriors.

  • Reasoning: The act of deciding to appoint specific roles like 'civil defence warriors' suggests the government values their contribution and importance to public safety or administration. This recognition motivates the decision to recruit.

Conclusion on Implicit Assumptions

Since the government is actively planning to appoint these warriors, it inherently believes there is a need for them (Assumption 1) and that their role is significant (Assumption 2). Both assumptions are logically necessary for the statement to be made.

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