With reference to the passage on social inequality and insecurity, the following assumptions have been made:

Question

With reference to the passage on social inequality and insecurity, the following assumptions have been made:

I. People above the poverty line also are prone to suffer from anxiety about economic insecurity.

II. Eradication of poverty can result in peace and social equality in the country.

Which of the above assumptions is/are valid?

1. A. I only (Correct answer)
2. B. II only
3. C. Both I and II
4. D. Neither I nor II

Correct Answer

Option A — I only

Detailed Solution & Explanation

The correct answer is I only.

Key Points

• Assumption I: Even people above the poverty line suffer economic insecurity — directly supported by the passage ("even those just over the poverty line are subject to multiple economic insecurities"). I is valid.
• Assumption II: Eradicating poverty leads to peace and equality — the passage does not make this claim. II is invalid. Answer: I only.