Question

    In each question below a statement is given followed by two assumptions numbered I and II. An assumption is something supposed or taken for granted. You have to consider the statement and the following assumptions and decide which of the assumptions is implicit in the statement.

    Statement: The poor identification of vulnerable low lying areas was one of the many factors that led to the massive floods.

    Assumption I: A lot of people lost their lives in the floods

    Assumption II: There was a huge loss to houses and property in the massive floods.

    A if only I implicit. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B if only II implicit. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C if either I or II implicit. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D if neither I nor II implicit. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E if both I and II implicit. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Because of inadequate data none of the assumptions is implicit.

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