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Statement The driver of the huge truck pulled the emergency breaks to avoid hitting the auto rickshaw which suddenly came in front of the truck. Assumptions I. The auto rickshaw driver may be able to the steer his vehicle away from the on coming truck. II. The truck driver may be able to stop the truck before it hits the auto rickshaw.

if only Assumption I is implicitq
if only Assumption II is implicit
If either assumption I or II is implicit
if neither assumption I nor II is implicit

Correct Answer: if only Assumption II is implicit

Explanation:

The driver does not have control on what the auto driver will do. Hence, I is invalid. But II is a valid assumption because if one takes an action he assumes its outcome.

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