In the following question statement is followed by some assumptions are given. An assumption is something supposed or taken for granted. You have to consider the statement and decide which of the assumptions is implicit in the statement ? Choose the most appropriate answer.
Statement : The Government has decided to run all commercial vehicles only on biofuels in order to save the depleting fossil fuel reserves.
Assumptions :
1. It is possible to switch over from fossil fuel to biofuels for vehicles.
2. Sufficient amount of biofuel can be produced in the country to run all commercial vehicles.
Statement : The Government has decided to run all commercial vehicles only on biofuels in order to save the depleting fossil fuel reserves.
Assumptions :
1. It is possible to switch over from fossil fuel to biofuels for vehicles.
2. Sufficient amount of biofuel can be produced in the country to run all commercial vehicles.
- If only assumption I is implicit.
- If only assumption II is implicit.
- If neither assumption I nor II is implicit.
- If both assumptions I and II are implicit.
The Correct Option is D
Solution and Explanation
To determine the implicit assumptions in the given statement, let's evaluate each option's logical connection to the statement:
Statement: The Government has decided to run all commercial vehicles only on biofuels to save the depleting fossil fuel reserves.
Assumptions:
1. It is possible to switch over from fossil fuel to biofuels for vehicles.
2. Sufficient amount of biofuel can be produced in the country to run all commercial vehicles.
Analysis:
- Assumption 1: For the government to make such a decision, it must be possible to switch vehicles from fossil fuels to biofuels. This assumption is needed because, without the possibility of conversion, the decision would not be feasible.
- Assumption 2: The switch to biofuels can only be implemented practically if there is enough biofuel available to meet the needs of all commercial vehicles. Hence, there must be sufficient biofuel production capability in the country to support this decision effectively.
Conclusion: Both assumptions are necessary for the government’s decision to make sense. Therefore, the correct answer is:
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