In the question below, a statement is given, followed by two assumptions numbered I and
II. An assumption is something supposed or taken for granted. You must decide which of the assumptions is implicit in the statement. Statement: The state government has decided to implement a "Plastic-Packaging Levy" on all e-commerce deliveries within the state to incentivize companies to switch to biodegradable alternatives and reduce non-recyclable waste. Assumptions:
I. E-commerce packaging is a significant contributor to the accumulation of non-recyclable waste in the state.
II. The imposition of an additional levy will be an effective financial motivator for e-commerce companies to change their packaging materials.

Why Assumption I is implicit: For the government’s decision to be logical and purposeful, it must be taken for granted that the target of the tax (e-commerce packaging) is a primary driver of the problem (non-recyclable waste). If this were not the case, the policy would be fundamentally flawed as it wouldn't address the root cause of the issue mentioned. Why Assumption II is implicit: The policy specifically aims to "incentivize companies to switch." This assumes that the financial cost of the levy is high enough—or the logic of the tax is sound enough—that it will actually result in a behavioral change. If the government believed companies would simply ignore the tax and continue their current practices, the goal of "reducing waste" would not be met.