Passage:

Instructions: Each question consists of a statement followed by two assumptions. You must decide which of the assumptions is implicit. Choose your answer from the following options:

A. Only assumption 1 is implicit
B. Only assumption 2 is implicit
C. Both 1 and 2 are implicit
D. Neither 1 nor 2 is implicit

Q1. Statement:
"The government has decided to provide free textbooks to all students in government schools from the next academic year."​

Assumptions:

1. Students in government schools may not be able to afford textbooks.
2. Providing free textbooks will improve the quality of education.​

Q2. Statement:
"To improve air quality, the government has banned the use of firecrackers during festivals."​

Assumptions:

1. Firecrackers contribute significantly to air pollution.
2. People will comply with the ban on firecrackers.​

Q3.

Statement:
"The school has introduced a new dress code to promote discipline among students."​

Assumptions:

1. A dress code can influence student discipline.
2. Students were previously undisciplined due to the lack of a dress code.​

Q4.

Statement:
"The company has launched a new product after extensive market research."​

Assumptions:

1. Market research helps in understanding customer needs.
2. The new product is expected to meet customer expectations.​

Q5.

Statement:
"The government plans to introduce a digital ID system to streamline welfare distribution."

Assumptions:

1. Current welfare distribution mechanisms are inefficient.
2. Everyone in the country has access to digital technology.

Q6.

Statement:
"The airline introduced a new app to allow check-ins through mobile devices."

Assumptions:

1. Passengers dislike mobile check-ins.
2. Passengers prefer convenience and flexibility.

Q7.

Statement:
"The government has issued warnings against investing in unregulated crypto assets."

Assumptions:

1. People are investing in unregulated assets.
2. Unregulated crypto investments can be risky.

Q8.

Statement:
"The university has started offering online degrees in liberal arts."

Assumptions:

1. There are no offline courses in liberal arts.
2. Online degrees are more prestigious than offline ones.

Q9.

Statement:
"To reduce city air pollution, the transport department has promoted the use of electric buses."

Assumptions:

1. Electric buses are cheaper to operate than diesel buses.
2. Electric buses contribute less to air pollution.

Q10.

Statement:
"Job applications will now be accepted only through the official online portal."

Assumptions:

1. Job applicants previously used other modes to apply. 
2. Online applications are the only secure method.