Directions: In each question below a statement is given followed by t...
Here, all and only does not make assumption I implicit. Since, it is already specified in the statement that farmers must immediately switch over to organic fertilizers means organic fertilizers are available.
Directions: In each question below a statement is given followed by t...
Understanding the Statement
The statement suggests that farmers should transition from chemical fertilizers to organic ones to achieve better yields. This implies an assumption about the current practices and availability of organic alternatives.
Analysis of Assumptions
- Assumption I: All the farmers use only chemical fertilizers.
- This assumption is not necessarily implicit. The statement does not claim that all farmers exclusively use chemical fertilizers; it simply advocates for a shift to organic fertilizers. Some farmers may already use organic fertilizers or a mix of both.
- Assumption II: Organic fertilizers are readily available to the farmers.
- This assumption is implicit in the statement. For farmers to switch to organic fertilizers, they must be accessible. The call to switch suggests that there is an expectation of availability; otherwise, the recommendation would be impractical.
Conclusion
Given the analysis, only assumption II is implicit in the statement. It underscores the necessity of availability for the proposed change to be feasible, while assumption I is not supported by the statement. Therefore, the correct answer is option 'B'.