Direction: In each of the questions below, is given a statement followed by two assumptions numbered I and II. An assumption is something supposed or taken for granted. You have to consider the statement and the assumptions and decide which of the assumption(s) is/are implicit in the statement.
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Statement
If it does not rain throughout this month, most farmer would be in trouble this year.
Assumptions
I. Timely rain is essential for farming.
II. Most of the farmers are generally dependent on rains.
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- if only Assumption I is implicit
- if only Assumption II is implicit
- if either I or II is implicit
- if both Assumption I and II are implicit
Correct Option: D
Since the statement speaks of the essentially and requirement of rain for farmers, hence both the assumptions are implicit in the statement.
