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Statement & Assumption — “The average American can afford hobbies that a typical middle-class Indian can only dream of.” Which assumptions are implicit? I. Material circumstances differ greatly between India and the US. II. Economic prosperity enables diverse interests to flourish.

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if only assumption I is implicit.
if only assumption II is implicit.
if either I or II is implicit.
if neither I nor II is implicit.
None of these

Correct Answer: if only assumption I is implicit.

Explanation:

Introduction / Context:
The statement is a cross-country affordability comparison. It requires a background gap in material well-being but does not need a general theory of prosperity and interests.

Concept / Approach:
Assumption I—significant difference in material circumstances—is necessary to explain the affordability contrast. Assumption II is plausible but not essential for this specific claim.

Statement & Assumption — “The average American can afford hobbies that a typical middle-class Indian can only dream of.” Which assumptions are implicit? I. Material circumstances differ greatly between India and the US. II. Economic prosperity enables diverse interests to flourish.

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