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Statement Even though the number of sugar factories is increasing at a fast rate in India, we still continue to import it from other countries. Assumptions I. Even the increased number of factories may not be able to meet the demand of sugar in India. II. The demand for sugar may increase substantially in future.

if only assumption I is implicit
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 I is implicit

Explanation:

Assumption I is implicit as it is this that makes us import sugar in spite of the increase in the number of sugar factories. Assumption II is invalid because "future" is beyond the scope of given statement.

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