Question

Statement: The President assured the people that elections will be held here after every five years.
Assumptions:
I. People are afraid that the elections may not be held at all.
II. People are afraid that the elections may not be held after five years.

• A. Only assumption I is implicit
• B. Only assumption II is implicit
• C. Either I or II is implicit
• D. Neither I not II is implicit
• E. Both I and II are implicit

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

Either I or II is implicit

Clearly, the statement is made to eliminate the fear of the people that the elections may not be held at all or they may not be held after five years. So, either I or II is implicit.