Directions: A statement is given, followed by two assumptions numbere...
Understanding the Statement
The statement indicates that the Union Government is withdrawing tax relief on small savings schemes to enhance its tax collection. This implies a strategic approach to increase government revenue.
Analysis of Assumptions
1. Assumption I: "People may still continue to keep money in small savings schemes and also pay taxes."
- This assumption suggests that despite the withdrawal of tax relief, individuals might continue to invest in small savings schemes. However, the government’s action implies a belief that individuals will reconsider their investments due to the loss of tax benefits. Thus, this assumption is not strongly supported by the statement.
2. Assumption II: "The total tax collection may increase substantially."
- This assumption is directly related to the government's decision. By withdrawing tax relief, the intention is to boost tax revenue. The underlying logic is that without tax relief, more income will be subject to taxation, potentially leading to an increase in tax collection. Therefore, this assumption is indeed implicit in the statement.
Conclusion
Given the analysis, we can conclude:
- Only Assumption II is implicit: The decision to withdraw tax relief is aimed at enhancing tax collection, which supports the validity of Assumption II.
Thus, the correct answer is option b) Only assumption I is implicit. This reflects a clear understanding of the government's objectives behind the decision.
Directions: A statement is given, followed by two assumptions numbere...
Assumption I is implicit. If the government has assumed to withdraw tax relief, it is assumed that people will pay taxes. That is why I is implicit. But the government does not necessarily assume substantial growth in tax collection as it is withdrawing tax relief in a phased manner.