Directions: In the following question, a statement is followed by two assumptions I and II. You are to consider the statement and the assumptions that follow and decide which of the assumptions is/are implicit in the statement. Mark answer as:

(1) if only assumption II is implicit. (2) if only assumption I is implicit. (3) if either assumption I or II is implicit. (4) if neither assumption I nor II is implicit.

Statement: It is felt that when the airline is facing stiff competition coupled with a precarious financial position, the top level posts should be kept open for outside professionals than internal candidates. Assumptions: I. Internal candidates aspire only getting promotions, without much contribution. II. Experienced professionals are more likely to handle the problems of the airline.