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Which assumption(s) is/are implicit?

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Reasoning Ability - Statement & Assumption
Statement: "The government has imposed a night-time curfew to prevent public gatherings."
Assumptions:
1️⃣ People tend to gather at night in large numbers.
2️⃣ A curfew will completely stop such gatherings.
Which assumption(s) is/are implicit?
AOnly 1
BOnly 2
CBoth 1 and 2
DNeither 1 nor 2
Step-by-Step Solution
  1. Step 1: Identify the intent

    The curfew aims to limit night gatherings.
  2. Step 2: Analyze assumptions

    Assumption 1 — gatherings occur at night — implicit. Assumption 2 — curfew completely eliminates them — too strong; government may only aim to reduce, not fully stop gatherings.
  3. Final Answer:

    Only 1 is implicit. → Option A
  4. Quick Check:

    If gatherings didn’t occur at night, curfew pointless ✅
Quick Trick: Regulations assume a pattern of behavior but not absolute success of control.
Common Mistakes:
  • Believing a policy assumes perfect effectiveness.
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