Question

Consider the given statement and decide which of the given assumptions is/are implicit in the statement.
Statement:
Farmers are warned not to use chemical fertilizers just for the sake of increasing their crop yield.
Assumptions:
I. Crop yield would decrease as a result of using organic fertilizers.
II. Chemical fertilizers carry harmful effects.

• A. Only assumption I is implicit
• B. Only assumption II is implicit
• C. Both assumptions I and II are implicit
• D. Neither assumption I nor II is implicit

Hint:

In assumption-based questions, always evaluate whether the assumptions directly support or are necessary for the given statement. Do not assume anything beyond the context.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

- The statement suggests that chemical fertilizers are not to be used simply to increase crop yield. This implies that there may be harmful effects associated with chemical fertilizers, which supports assumption II.
- Assumption I, suggesting that crop yield would decrease with the use of organic fertilizers, is not directly implied by the statement. Therefore, assumption I is not implicit.