Question
In the following question 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 following as summations and decide which of the assumptions is implicit in the statement. Statement: In view of the rising air pollution in the city, the municipal corporation has decided to restrict the entry of heavy vehicles during peak hours. Assumptions: I. Heavy vehicles contribute significantly to air pollution during peak hours. II. Restricting heavy vehicles during peak hours will help reduce traffic congestion and pollution.Solution
Assumption I: The reason for restricting heavy vehicles is rising pollution, so it is assumed that heavy vehicles are a major contributor to pollution. So, assumption I is implicit. Assumption II: The purpose of restricting heavy vehicles is to mitigate the issue. It is assumed that this action will help reduce pollution and possibly traffic, so this assumption is also implicit.
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