Direction: In each question below is given a statement 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.
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Statement:
"People of state X were 'forced to eat rats' due to starvation and malnutrition.'---A public interest writ petition filed in the court by an NGO.
Assumptions:
I. The court will issue a notice to the state government to relieve the vast sections of the people of such acute distress.
II. The court has the power to issue direction to the respective state to ensure protection and preservation of human rights.
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- 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.
- if both I and II are implicit.
- if only assumption I is implicit.
Correct Option: E
Filing a writ in court is aimed at seeking legal action against the concerned state. Hence, both I and II are implicit.
