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.

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.