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Statement: "If we really want to reduce the menace of smoking, we need to reflect our intention through our deeds, our creations such as movies, in which incidence of smoking is show much higher than the actual cigarette consumption among the Indian population." - View of Mr X. Assumptions: I. There is a strong link between films and viewers' behavior. II. Smoking show in movies results in corresponding increase in smoking among the public. III. Menace of smoking can be reduced by proper planning followed by appropriate efforts.

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Explanation:

How can the menace of smoking be reduced if we restrict or reduce the showing of smoking in movies? Obviously, the speaker must be assuming assumption I and II. Assumption III is also implicit. That is why the speaker stress on those deeds and creations which are conducive to reducing the menace of smoking.


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