Statement: “Want to be a Probationary Officer (PO)? Get admission into institute ‘M’,” says A to B. Assumptions: I. B will accept or act upon A’s advice. II. A has knowledge about institute ‘M’ (and believes it helps PO aspirants). Choose the option that identifies which assumption(s) is/are implicit.

Introduction / Context:In argumentation, a recommendation presupposes some credibility about the recommended option; it does not require the listener’s guaranteed compliance.

Given Data / Assumptions:

• A recommends institute “M” to B for becoming a PO.
• The utterance is advice, not a command.

Concept / Approach:An implicit assumption must be necessary for the advice to be meaningful. The advisor must know (or believe) that institute “M” is relevant and helpful; otherwise, the advice would be baseless. Whether the listener acts is not required for the advice to be rationally offered.

Step-by-Step Solution:Assess Assumption I: A’s statement does not presume B’s compliance. Advice can be offered regardless of uptake. Hence I is not necessary.Assess Assumption II: A must have some knowledge/positive belief about institute “M” being suitable for PO preparation; without this, the recommendation lacks foundation. Hence II is necessary.

Verification / Alternative check:If II were false, the advice would be arbitrary. If I were false, the advice remains a valid suggestion even if B ignores it. Therefore only II is required.

Why Other Options Are Wrong:“Only I,” “either,” and “both” overstate the need for compliance. “Neither” denies the advisor’s necessary belief about the institute’s relevance.

Common Pitfalls:Equating persuasive intent with guaranteed acceptance.

Final Answer:if only Assumption II is implicit