Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer : Statement : Equality of income throughout a community is the essential condition for maximizing the total utility which the total income available could confer on the members of that community. Assumptions : I. If extra income were taken from the rich and given to the poor, the total utility experienced by the community would increase. II. Equal pay for equal work. Correct Answer Only assumption I is implicit Answer: Option 1 The total utility can be maximised by equality of income throughout the community, i.e., by giving extra income from the rich to the poor. So, I is implicit. Also, II pertains to economic right and is not concerned with equality of income throughout the community. So, it is not implicit.