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: An agricultural authority in an arid region has decided to replace traditional flood irrigation with automated drip irrigation systems across all state-managed farms, stating that this initiative will conserve groundwater, increase crop yield, and lower labor costs in the long run. Assumptions:
I. Automated drip irrigation consumes less groundwater per unit of crop yield compared to flood irrigation.
II. The automated drip irrigation equipment will be able to function reliably despite the high dust and extreme heat typical of arid conditions.