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 coming months.
Which of the following assumptions is implicit in the above statement ?(An assumption is something supposed or taken for granted.)
1) People may ignore the appeal and continue using water as per their consideration.
2) Govt may be able to tap those who do not respond to the appeal.
3) Govt may be able to put in place alternate sources of water in the event of crisis.
4) A large number of people may positively respond to the govt's appeal and help tide over the crisis.
5) Only the poor are going to suffer from this shortage of water supply.

Explanation

4