The govt. has appealed to all citizens to use potable water judiciously as there is an acute shortage in supply. Excessive use may lead to huge scarcity in future months.
Which of the assumptions is implicit in the above statement? (An assumption is something supposed or taken for granted)

Options

A. People may ignore the appeal and continue using water as per their consideration
B. Govt. may be able to tap those who do not respond to the appeal
C. Govt. may be able to put in place alternate sources of water in the event of a crisis situation
D. Large number of people may positively respond to the govt.'s appeal and help tide over the crisis

Answer

D

Explanation

Assumption (d) is implicit in the given statement. If people don't show respect then there is no meaning of this kind of appeal.