Which assumptions are implied from the below statement Statement: “In 10 years, the real impact of unscrupulous use of plastics would be felt”, says an ecologist. Assumptions: I. Plastic is non-decomposable II. Plastic affects the ecological balance?

Option 1 : Only assumption II is implicit

An ecologist studies the relationship between the biotic and abiotic components of environment and its impact (both positive and negative) on the ecological balance.

Now, the ecologist says that the impact of plastic will be visible in 10 years.

Therefore, it is safe to assume that he is talking about the impact of plastic on the environment.

Hence, assumption II is implicit.

There is nothing mentioned or hinted in the statement about the degradability of plastic.

Hence, assumption I is not implicit.