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Que. Statement: In view of the recent spurt in sugar prices in the open market, the government has asked the dealers to release a vast quantity of imported sugar in the open market.
Assumptions:

I. The dealers will follow the government directive.
II. The sugar prices will come down.
III. The price of indigenous sugar will remain unchanged.
a. Only I and II are implicit
b. Only II and III are implicit
c. Only I and III are implicit
d. None is implicit
Correct Answer:Only I and II are implicit
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