Statement: Even after increasing the number of sugar factories in India, we still import sugar. Assumptions: I. Per-capita sugar consumption has increased in India. II. Many factories are unable to produce at full capacity. Choose the option that identifies which assumption(s) is/are implicit.

Introduction / Context:Despite more factories, imports persist. This implies demand still exceeds domestic effective supply for some reason.

Given Data / Assumptions:

• Number of factories has risen.
• Sugar imports continue.

Concept / Approach:To reconcile both facts, at least one bridging assumption must hold: demand surge (I) or supply constraints/inefficiency (II).

Step-by-Step Solution:If I is true (higher consumption), imports follow even if capacity grew.If II is true (under-utilization), supply falls short despite more units.Neither I nor II is individually necessary; at least one suffices to explain the situation.

Verification / Alternative check:Either assumption alone can make the statement plausible; both together also work, but neither is strictly required.

Why Other Options Are Wrong:“Only I” or “only II” over-commit. “Both” makes the explanation needlessly strong. “Neither” gives no reconciliation.

Common Pitfalls:Assuming that more factories automatically mean adequate output.

Final Answer:if either Assumption I or Assumption II is implicit