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Statement: In view of the recent spurt in sugar prices in the open market, the government has asked the dealers to release a vast quantity of imported sugar in the open market.

Assumptions:
1. The dealers will follow the government directive.
2. The sugar prices will come down.
3. The price of indigenous sugar will remain unchanged.
Options
A. Only I and II are implicit
B. Only II and III are implicit
C. Only I and III are implicit
D. None is implicit
E. All are implicit

Correct Answer

Only I and II are implicit

Explanation

The government's decision is clearly a measure to increase supply and control rates. So, both I and II are implicit, while III is not.

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