Directions: In the question below, a statement and assumptions numbered I and II are given. An assumption is something supposed or taken for granted. You have to consider the following assumption and decide which of the assumption is implicit in the statement.
Statement: Earthquakes occur when rocky material underground shifts suddenly, causing the ground above to shake violently.
Assumption:
I. Earthquakes cannot be predicted.
II. Damage due to earthquakes cannot be minimized.
1
Only assumption I is implicit.
2
Only assumption II is implicit.
3
Both I and II are implicit.
4
Neither I nor II is implicit.