Question

Statement: "If it does not rain throughout this month, most farmers would be in trouble this year."
Assumptions:
I. Timely rain is essential for farming.
II. Most farmers are generally dependent on rains.

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

Answer 1

Answer: (E)

Both I and II are implicit

It is mentioned that farmers will be in trouble without rain. This means that timely rain is essential. Also, it shows that farmers are dependent on rain. So, both I and II are implicit.