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Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer :

Statement : Traffic jams on most of the roads in the city have become a regular feature during monsoon.

Assumptions :
I. Material used for road construction cannot withstand the fury of monsoon resulting into innumerable pot holes on the roads.
II. Number of vehicles coming on the roads is much more in monsoon as compared to other seasons.

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: Option A

Solution (By Examveda Team)

Clearly, the problem of traffic jams arises during monsoons not because of increased number of vehicles but due to slow movement of traffic on account of bad roads. So, only I is implicit.

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Dhaval Goswami:

5 years ago

answer should be E as during monsoon people often prefer personal vehicle instead of public transport

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