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    Question

    In each question below is given a statement followed

    by two assumptions numbered I and II. You have to consider the statement and the following assumptions and decide which of the assumptions is implicit in the statement. Statement: "To prevent further soil erosion, the local government has decided to plant thousands of trees along the riverbank." Assumptions: I. Planting trees is an effective method to control soil erosion. II. The riverbank is currently susceptible to soil erosion.
    A Only assumption I is implicit Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Only assumption II is implicit Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Either I or II is implicit Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Both I and II are implicit Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    The government has decided to plant trees specifically to prevent soil erosion. This decision is based on the following logic: Assumption I: The action of planting trees is expected to achieve the goal of controlling erosion—otherwise, the government would not choose this specific method. → Implicit. Assumption II: The decision to act suggests that there is a problem to be solved; if the riverbank were already stable, there would be no need for a prevention project. → Implicit. Hence, both assumptions are implicit.

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