Statement: In a bid to discourage cattle owners from letting their animals loose on the roads the Municipal Corporation of city X has enhanced the fine from Rs 4000 to 5000. Assumptions: I. Increase in fine may decrease the stray cattle menace. II. The subsequent fine is quite a large sum and it should prompt the owner to get his cattle back as early as possible.
Correct Answer: if only assumption I is implicit.
Explanation:
I is implicit because this is the motive behind increasing the fine. II is not implicit because of the second part of the statement.