There can be no civilization without music, dance, or art, for one is not fully, vibrantly alive without them.
The assumption/assumptions of the argument is/are which of the following? (CAT 1990 )
I. Civilization and art are closely linked.
II. If people are not full of life, there can be no civilization.

Only I

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Only II

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Both I and II

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Neither I nor II

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The correct option is B Only II
Only II is a valid assumption because if we negate this assumption, the argument won’t be valid.

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The correct option is B Only IIOnly II is a valid assumption because if we negate this assumption, the argument won’t be valid.

The correct option is B Only II
Only II is a valid assumption because if we negate this assumption, the argument won’t be valid.