Question

In the following question, a statement is given followed by three assumptions numbered I, II and III. Consider the statement and the following assumptions and decide which of the assumptions is implicit.
Statement :
India’s economic growth has come at a terrible price of increased industrial and vehicular pollution.
Assumptions :
I. Pollution is a part of industrial society.
II. Indian economic growth is based on only industrial growth.
III. A country desires economic growth with manageable side-effects.

• A. Only I is implicit
• B. Only II is implicit
• C. Only I and III are implicit
• D. Only III is implicit

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

To solve the problem of determining which assumptions are implicit in the given statement, we'll evaluate each assumption based on the provided information.

Statement Analysis:

The statement indicates that India's economic growth has led to increased pollution from industries and vehicles. This suggests a direct relationship between economic activities and pollution increase.

Assumption Evaluation:

1. Assumption I: Pollution is a part of industrial society.
   This assumption is implicit. The statement acknowledges increased pollution as a consequence of economic and industrial activities, indicating that pollution is inherently linked to industrial society.
2. Assumption II: Indian economic growth is based on only industrial growth.
   This assumption is not implicit. The statement mentions both industrial and vehicular pollution, indicating that economic growth is not solely based on industrial activities.
3. Assumption III: A country desires economic growth with manageable side-effects.
   This assumption is implicit. The phrasing "terrible price" suggests a negative impact, implying a preference for growth with controllable and less severe side-effects.

Conclusion: Based on the above analysis, the assumptions that are implicit in the statement are I and III, as both align with the points mentioned in the statement. Therefore, the correct answer is "Only I and III are implicit".