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Statement: "The state's executive machinery should take all necessary measures to stop hazardous and poisonous effluents from being discharged into Yamuna."--A court order Assumptions: I. The water of Yamuna is contaminated. II. State machinery has failed to take adequate measures to prevent the problem of water pollution in Yamuna.

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 court intervene and direct the state's executive machinery?

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