[Solved] Statement: "The government will open more public libraries in rural areas."Assumptions:1️⃣ People in rural areas have limited access to reading resources.... | Reasoning Ability

Reasoning Ability - Statement & Assumption

Statement: "The government will open more public libraries in rural areas."
Assumptions:
1️⃣ People in rural areas have limited access to reading resources.
2️⃣ Access to libraries will encourage more reading and education.
Which assumption(s) is/are implicit?

AOnly 1

BBoth 1 and 2

COnly 2

DNeither 1 nor 2

Step-by-Step Solution

Step 1: Identify aim
The scheme seeks to promote literacy and learning in underserved areas.
Step 2: Evaluate assumptions
Assumption 1 — limited access to resources exists — implicit. Assumption 2 — providing libraries will encourage reading and education — implicit as the stated purpose.
Final Answer:
Both 1 and 2 are implicit. → Option B
Quick Check:
If resources were ample or libraries didn’t influence reading, the action would be unjustified ✅

Quick Trick: Access-based actions assume scarcity and that access leads to use.

Common Mistakes:

Ignoring the link between availability and behaviour.

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