Statement: “If you are selling your car or other vehicle, retain copies of the buyer’s photo identification (driving licence, ration card, election ID, etc.). A simple way to fight terror,” says a public-interest notice by City Police X. Assumptions: I. Vehicles sold can be misused by terrorists. II. Every individual wants to buy old cars/vehicles. Which of the above assumptions is implicit in the statement?
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AOnly Assumption I is implicit
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BOnly Assumption II is implicit
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CEither Assumption I or II is implicit
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DNeither Assumption I nor II is implicit
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EBoth Assumptions I and II are implicit
Answer
Correct Answer: Only Assumption I is implicit
Explanation
Introduction / Context:The police advise sellers to retain ID copies of buyers as a counter-terror measure. The rationale is traceability/forensics if a sold vehicle is later used in crime. We must isolate the minimal belief underpinning the advice and see whether a claim about universal buyer demand (II) is necessary.
Given Data / Assumptions:
- Instruction: Keep buyer ID copies when selling vehicles.
- Purpose: Aid anti-terror efforts via traceability.
- Assumption I: Vehicles may be repurposed for terrorist activities.
- Assumption II: Everyone wants to buy used vehicles.
Concept / Approach:Traceability helps investigation/deterrence only if there is a risk of misuse (I). The universality of demand (II) is irrelevant; the measure targets risk events, not market breadth. Therefore only I is logically required.
Step-by-Step Solution:
1) Anti-terror framing → assumes potential misuse of vehicles (supports I).2) II is unrelated to the rationale; the advice remains sensible regardless of how many people buy used vehicles.3) Thus only I is implicit.Verification / Alternative check: Why Other Options Are Wrong: Common Pitfalls:Confusing prevalence with risk; preventive measures target high-impact misuse, not commonness. Final Answer:Only Assumption I is implicit.