Multiple choice

Directions: A statement is given 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 following assumptions to decide which of the assumptions is/are implicit in the statement.

Statement: The civic authority has advised the residents in an area to use mosquito repellents or sleep inside nets as large number of people are suffering from malaria. Assumptions: I. Local residents have enough money to arrange for the repellents or nets. II. People may ignore and continue to get mosquito bites as they have other pressing needs.

  1. Only assumption I is implicit.

  2. Only assumption II is implicit.

  3. Either assumption I or II is implicit.

  4. Neither assumption I nor II is implicit.

  5. Both the assumptions I and II are implicit.

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Explanation

I is implicit; that is why the civic authorities are advising so. II is not implicit. No one gives advice to another unless the former assumes that the latter will follow the advice.

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