Direction: In each question below is given a statement followed by two assumption numbered I and II. An assumption is something supposed or taken for granted. You have to consider the statement and the following assumption and decide which of the assumption is implicit in the statement. Give answer
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Statement : "
Never touch or even go near any unclaimed object lying around in public areas,however attractive they may seem.''--- A notice issued in public interest by city police X.
Assumptions:
I. Attractive and unclaimed objects lying around public areas are not supposed to be disastrous elements by the common people.
II. Unclaimed object lying around in public areas may be disastrous.
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- if only assumption I is implicit.
- if only assumption II is implicit .
- if either I or II is implicit.
- if neither I nor II is implicit.
- if both I and II is implicit.
Correct Option: E
Why did the city police need to issue such notice? It must be assuming that people lack awareness of the ill-effects of touching unclaimed objects. Hence, both I and II are implicit.