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  1. Statements: The administration has advised all the farmers under its jurisdiction not to use pesticides excessively as it may pollute the groundwater.

    Assumptions:

    I. People may stop using ground water due to the increased level of pesticides
    II. Farmers may refrain from using pesticides indiscriminately.

  2. A.
    Only I is implicit
    B.
    Only II is implicit
    C.
    Either I or II is implicit
    D.
    Neither I nor II is implicit
    E.
    Both I and II are implicit

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    Answer : Option B

    Explanation :

    The administration has issued a circular to make the farmers aware of the harmful effects of pesticides on groundwater and asked them not to use pesticides excessively. So, II is implicit. However, assumption "I" cannot be assumed from the given statement and so it is not implicit.


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