Multiple choice

Directions: In the following question, a statement is followed by two assumptions I and II. You are to consider each statement and assumption that follows and decide which of the assumption(s) is/are implicit in the statement. Give answer (1) if only I is implicit; (2) if only II is implicit; (3) if both I and II are implicit; (4) if neither I nor II is implicit.

Statement: If water pollution continues at its present rate, it will eventually make oxygen molecules unavailable to water plants. Assumptions: I. Water pollution affects the growth of water plants. II. Water pollution reduces the availability of oxygen in water.

  1. (1)

  2. (2)

  3. (3)

  4. (4)

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C Correct answer
Explanation

The statement claims water pollution will make oxygen unavailable to water plants. For this to happen, pollution must affect plant growth (Assumption I) by reducing oxygen availability (Assumption II). Both assumptions are necessary for the consequence described - plants need oxygen, and if pollution makes it unavailable, both the effect on plants and the reduction of oxygen are implicit.