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Statement The municipal authority has decided to demolish the old bridge on a bus road for constructing a new flyover. Assumptions I. The traffic department may be able to divert movement of vehicles through alternate roads. II. The people traveling in the nearby areas may demonstrate to protest against authority's decision.

if only Assumption I implicit
if only Assumption II implicit
if either Assumption I or II is implicit
if neither Assumption I nor II is implicit

Correct Answer: if only Assumption I implicit

Explanation:

Assumption I is implicit as diversion would be necessary while the construction goes on. Assumption II is not implicit as negative reactions are not assumed.

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