Instruction: Identify the assumptions that must hold for the statement to be valid, then choose the correct option.
Statement: Despite increasing consumer interest, electric vehicles are still significantly more expensive than gasoline-powered vehicles, and subsidies are essential to boost their adoption.
Assumption:
I. The price difference is a major barrier to widespread adoption of electric vehicles.
II. Subsidies can make electric vehicles affordable for consumers.
III. The adoption of electric vehicles will significantly reduce carbon emissions.
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is option 1 i.e. Only I and II are implicit.
Assumption:
I. Implicit → The statement says EVs are more expensive and subsidies are essential to boost adoption. This only makes sense if the high price is a major barrier.
II. Implicit → If subsidies are essential to boost adoption, it assumes subsidies will reduce the price burden and make EVs more affordable.
III. Does not implicit → The statement talks only about price and adoption, not environmental impact. Carbon emission reduction is unrelated to the given reasoning.