With reference to the above passage, the following assumptions have been made: I. Higher education is a constantly evolving subject that needs to align towards new developments in all spheres of society. II. In our country, sufficient funds are not allocated for promoting higher education. Which of the above assumptions is/are valid?
- A. I only
- B. II only
- C. Both I and II
- D. Neither I nor II
Answer: A
Explanation
Assumption I is valid. The passage emphasizes that teaching and learning must adapt to the “new demands of society and the future of work,” requiring critical thinking and multidisciplinary perspectives. This clearly implies that higher education is dynamic and needs to evolve with societal changes. Assumption II is invalid. The passage’s critique is focused on the methodology and approach of teaching (e.g., rote learning vs. critical thinking), not on financial constraints or insufficient funding. There is no mention of resource allocation in the text. This question assesses the candidate’s ability to identify implicit assumptions based solely on the provided text, avoiding external information.