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Statement The municipal authority blocked movement of traffic in and around the temple on the main festivals day. Assumptions I. Very large number of devotees may visit the temple on the main festival day. II. People travelling to the areas near the temple may postpone their journey by a day unless they have very urgent work in that area.

if only Assumption I is implicit
if only Assumption II is implicit
if either Assumption I or II is implicit
if both Assumption I and II are implicit

Correct Answer: if both Assumption I and II are implicit

Explanation:

Assumption I is implicit as the municipal corporation takes this action in expectation of large number of devotees. Assumption II is also valid because whenever we plan something, we assume that conditions will be favourable enough.

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