In each questions given below. a 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.
Statement: It is a shame that the UN, the only institution we have for global governance, is labouring under severe financial pressure at the very moment when we need it most.
Assumptions: I. The countries across the world do not make adequate contributions to the UN. II. The state of the UN is a reflection upon the state of the world.

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

The reason for the UN.s financial pressure can.t be assumed. Hence I is not implicit. II is implicit, that is why "it is a shame".