Directions: In each question below is given a statement followed by two assumptions numbered I and II. You have to consider the statement and the following assumptions and decide which of the assumptions is implicit in the statement.

Statement: To curb rising food wastage, a city government has imposed fines on restaurants that discard excess food.

Assumptions:

I. Regulatory measures can influence businesses to adopt better food management practices.

II. Penalizing restaurants alone will significantly reduce overall food wastage in the city.

Given Statement: To curb rising food wastage, a city government has imposed fines on restaurants that discard excess food.

Given assumptions:

I. Regulatory measures can influence businesses to adopt better food management practices. → Implicit

As introduction of fines assumes that businesses will take action, such as donating excess food or improving inventory management, to comply with the regulation.

II. Penalizing restaurants alone will significantly reduce overall food wastage in the city. → Not Implicit

As food wastage occurs at multiple levels, including households, supply chains, and supermarkets. Targeting restaurants alone may not be enough to cause a significant reduction.

Thus, Only assumption I is implicit.

Hence, "Option 1" is the correct answer.