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Statement The local civic body has urged all the residents to voluntarily reduce consumption of potable water by about 30% to tide over the water crisis. Assumptions I. Many residents may reduce consumption of potable water. II. Many activists may welcome the civic body's move and spread awareness among residents.

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 is implicit as a request is made to the people with assumption that they would comply. Assumption II is beyond the scope of statement because it take into account the activists.Hence, II is invalid.

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