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    Question

    Statement: After the ministerial performance

    report and a series of meetings with BJP Chief Amit Shah, PM Modi on 5th July made major strategic changes to his Cabinet – 19 new ministers were inducted into the Government, while 5 were sacked. Government sources conceded that with the 2019 Lok Sabha polls drawing near, the concern within the government was to ensure the last-mile delivery of projects which was also a reason for this expansion. Which of the following can be hypothesized from the given statement? (I)The Modi government has received criticism from the Opposition for its failures to meet its promises, particularly on job growth. (II)This Cabinet reshuffles and expansions can generally be categorized as tactical or strategic.
    A Only I Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Both I and II Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Either I or II Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Only II Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E None of these Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    I-This statement cannot be hypothesized from the given statement as it is nowhere mentioned that the opposition has criticized the Modi government over its promises, particularly on job growth. II- This statement can be hypothesized from the given statement as these reshuffles and expansions can be categorized as calculative or a strategic step as it is clearly mentioned in the given statement that 2019 Lok Sabha polls drawing near, the concern within the government was to ensure last-mile delivery of projects. Thus, the correct answer is option 4.

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