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In each question below is given a statement followed by two assumptions numbered I and II. Consider the statement and decide which of the given assumptions is implicit.
Give Answer:
(A) If only assumption I is implicit
(B) If only assumption II is implicit
(C) If either I or II is implicit
(D) If neither I nor II is implicit
(E) If both I and II are implicit.
Statement : The chairman and secretary of the housing society have requested society members to use water economically to help society save on water tax.
Assumptions :
I. Majority of members of society are likely to follow the request.
II. It is desirable to reduce expenditure wherever possible.
- Only assumption I is implicit
- Only assumption II is implicit
- Either I or II is implicit
- Neither I nor II is implicit
- Both I and II are implicit
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Nothing about the response of society members can be deduced from the statement so I is not implicit.
But II is implicit.