In each questions given below. a statement followed by two assumptions numbered I and II. An assumption is something supposed or taken for granted. You have to consider the statement and the following assumptions, and decide which of the assumptions is implicit in the statement.
Statement: In a bid to deter crime, authorities in the city XYZ have painted the town bright pink.
Assumptions: I. By painting all buildings bright pink, it is possible to lift morale among the residents. II. Bright pink symbolises good mood, soothing sight and good feelings.

Options

A. if only assumption I is implicit.
B. if only assumption II is implicit.
C. if either assumption I or II is implicit.
D. if neither assumption I nor II is implicit.

Answer

D

Explanation

The course of action taken by the authorities implies that they assume that the action taken by them may help to deter crime. But we don.t know the relationship assume in this. Hence, I and II are not implicit.