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Statement : " Never touch or even go near any unclaimed object lying around in public areas,however attractive they may seem.''--- A notice issued in public interest by city police X. Assumptions: I. Attractive and unclaimed objects lying around public areas are not supposed to be disastrous elements by the common people. II. Unclaimed object lying around in public areas may be disastrous.

if only assumption I is implicit.
if only assumption II is implicit .
if either I or II is implicit.
if neither I nor II is implicit.

Correct Answer:

Explanation:

Why did the city police need to issue such notice? It must be assuming that people lack awareness of the ill-effects of touching unclaimed objects. Hence, both I and II are implicit.

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