Multiple choice

Directions: A statement is given 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 to decide which of the assumptions is/are implicit in the statement.

Statement: The head of the organisation congratulated the entire staff in his speech for their sincere effort to bring down the deficit and urged them to give their best for attaining a more profitable position in future. Assumptions: I. The employees may get motivated and maintain, and if possible, enhance their present level of work. II. The employees may now relax and slow down in their day-to-day work as there is no immediate threat of huge deficit.

  1. Only assumption I is implicit.

  2. Only assumption II is implicit.

  3. Either assumption I or II is implicit.

  4. Neither assumption I nor II is implicit.

  5. Both the assumptions I and II are implicit.

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Explanation

To motivate the employees for the enhancement of their work, the head of the organisation congratulated the entire staff in his speech and appreciated their effort.