Statement–Assumption — “Residents are advised to use mosquito repellents or sleep under nets as many people are suffering from malaria.” — Civic authority advisory Assumptions: I) Local residents can afford repellents or nets. II) Some people may ignore the advice due to other pressing needs. Choose the implicit assumption(s).

Difficulty: Easy

Correct Answer: if only assumption I is implicit.

Explanation:


Introduction / Context:
Public-health advisories typically presume citizens can act on the suggested measures. Here, the measures (repellents/nets) have a cost component.


Given Data / Assumptions:

  • Action required: procure or use repellents/nets.
  • Purpose: reduce malaria exposure.


Concept / Approach:
The advisory is meaningful only if residents are in a position to follow it—i.e., affordability/availability exist (Assumption I). A conjecture that people “may ignore” due to other needs (Assumption II) is not necessary for issuing the advisory; authorities do not need to assume non-compliance to recommend best practices.


Step-by-Step Solution:

1) Link feasibility of recommended action to affordability (I).2) Recognize II as speculative and not required by the logic of advising.


Verification / Alternative check:
If residents could not afford nets/repellents at all, a different advisory (e.g., community fogging) would be expected.


Why Other Options Are Wrong:
Choosing II alone or “either” introduces unnecessary speculation; “neither” ignores feasibility.


Common Pitfalls:
Equating “some will ignore” (empirical) with an assumption needed to issue advice (logical).


Final Answer:
Only assumption I is implicit.

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