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Que. Statement: "Do not lean out of the moving train." - A warning in the railway compartment.
Assumptions:

I. Such warnings will have some effect.
II. Leaning out of a moving train is dangerous.
III. It is the duty of railway authorities to take care of passengers' safety.
a. Only I and II are implicit
b. Only II and III are implicit
c. Only II is implicit
d. All are implicit
Correct Answer:All are implicit
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