Question

Instruction: Identify the assumptions that must hold for the statement to be valid, then choose the correct option.

Statement:

The government has decided to implement stricter regulations on industrial pollution to curb the growing environmental concerns.

Assumptions:

1. Industrial pollution is a significant cause of environmental degradation.

Il. Stricter regulations will reduce industrial pollution.

IlI. Environmental concerns are primarily related to industrial activities.

• A. Only I and II are implicit
• B. Only I and III are implicit
• C. All I and II and III are implicit
• D. Only I is implicit

Answer 1

Answer:

A. Only I and II are implicit

Let's examine the assumptions behind the statement:

Statement:
The government has decided to implement stricter regulations on industrial pollution to curb the growing environmental concerns.

Assumption I

Industrial pollution is a significant cause of environmental degradation.
Valid assumption. If the government is targeting industrial pollution to address environmental concerns, it must assume that industrial pollution contributes significantly to the problem.

Assumption II

Stricter regulations will reduce industrial pollution.
Valid assumption. The decision to impose stricter regulations implies a belief that these regulations will be effective in reducing pollution.

Assumption III

Environmental concerns are primarily related to industrial activities.

Not necessary. Environmental concerns may have many causes (transportation, agriculture, deforestation, etc.). The statement does not require industrial activities to be the primary cause.

Answer

Only Assumptions I and II are implicit.