Statement–Assumption (Highway Speed-Limit Boards): Statement: “Highway police put up large boards at regular intervals indicating speed limits and dangers of overspeeding.” Assumptions: I) Most motorists may adhere to speed limits upon seeing such boards. II) Motorists generally ignore such cautions and overspeed anyway.

Difficulty: Easy

Correct Answer: Only Assumption I is implicit

Explanation:


Reasoning:
Putting up cautionary boards presupposes they can influence behavior (I). Assuming generalized disregard (II) would make the exercise futile; hence II cannot be an implicit premise of the action.



Final Answer:
Only Assumption I is implicit.

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