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Statement The cotton crop continues to be poor even after the introduction of improved variety of cotton seeds. Assumptions I. The yield of cotton was expected to increased after introduction of improved variety of seeds. II. The yield of cotton was adequate before the introduction of new variety of seeds.

if only Assumption I is implicit
it only Assumption II is implicit
if either Assumption I or II is implicit
if neither Assumption I nor II is implicit

Correct Answer: if only Assumption I is implicit

Explanation:

Improve variety of cotton seeds has been used in anticipation of good crop. Hence, Assumption I is implicit in the statement. Clearly, Assumption II is implicit in the statement.

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