Directions: In the question below, a statement followed by three assumptions numbered 1, 2 and 3 is given. An assumption is something supposed or taken for granted. You have to consider the statement and the following assumptions and decide which of the assumptions is implicit in the statement, and then choose the correct answer.

Statement: One day token strike was called by the employees in government organisations to protest against privatisation of profit making Public Sector Undertakings. Assumptions: 1. The government may favourably consider the views of the employees.

1. Strike is the most popular tool used by people to protest.
2. The strike may bring pressure on the government, forcing them to reconsider the decision.