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Statement The highway police authority put up large boards at regular intervals indicating the speed limit and dangers of over speeding on the highways. Assumptions I. Most of the motorists may drive their vehicles within the speed limit on the highways. II. Motorists generally ignore such cautions and over speed on the highways.

if only Assumption I is implicit
if only Assumption II is implicit
if either Assumption I or II is implicit
If nether Assumption I nor II is implicit

Correct Answer: if only Assumption I is implicit

Explanation:

Boards have been put with the assumption that it will get desired response from the motorists. Hence, Assumption I is implicit. Assumption II is not implicit because it negates the desired response from the boards put up.

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