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

  1. 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.
    1. if only assumption I is implicit.

    2. if only assumption II is implicit.
    3. if either I or II is implicit.
    4. if neither I nor II is implicit.
    5. if both I and II are implicit.
Correct Option: E

Why did the court intervene and direct the state's executive machinery?



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