In a given 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,
Give answer
1) if only assumption I is implicit
2) if only assumption II is implicit
3) if either I or II is implicit
4) if neither I nor II is implicit
5) if both I and II are implicit
Statement :The teachers of all the degree colleges went on an indefinite strike in protest against the Govt's decision to postpone the pay revision to next year.
Assumptions :
I. The Govt may suspend all the striking teachers.
II : The Govt may revise the pay of the college teachers in the current year.

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

B

Explanation

Assumption I is not Implicit because negative responses/reactions are not assumed. (Negative response) Assumption II is implicit because the teachers assume a positive response i.e. pay revision by the Govt. (Positive response)