Statement:\nThe state administration banned the gathering of more than fifty people at any place during the visit of foreign dignitaries to the city.\n\nAssumptions:\nI. People may avoid gathering at any place in the city during the period of the visit of foreign dignitaries.\nII. Many people may ignore the prohibitory orders and gather to get a glimpse of the dignitaries.\n\nWhich of the above assumptions is implicit in the statement?

Introduction / Context:
This problem tests the core idea behind “statement and assumption” questions in verbal reasoning. An assumption is something that is taken for granted by the author/actor of the statement and must hold for the action or decision to make sense. Here, the state administration has imposed a temporary restriction on large gatherings during a dignitary visit. We must identify which assumption(s) the administration necessarily relies upon for this step to achieve its intended purpose (public order and security).

Given Data / Assumptions:

• Action: A ban on gatherings of more than fifty people at any place.
• Occasion: Visit of foreign dignitaries to the city.
• Assumption I: People may avoid gathering during the visit if a ban exists.
• Assumption II: Many people may ignore the ban and still gather to get a glimpse.

Concept / Approach:
The government imposes restrictions expecting compliance sufficient to reduce risk. For an action to be rational, it must be guided by a belief that people, by and large, will obey. A belief that “many will ignore” is not a necessary precondition; rather it undermines the purpose if taken as the primary belief.

Step-by-Step Solution:

Verification / Alternative check:
If most people did not comply, the ban would fail its purpose. Hence, a minimal compliance expectation is essential. Nothing in the statement requires assuming a widespread violation.

Why Other Options Are Wrong:

Common Pitfalls:
Confusing possible outcomes (some may defy) with necessary beliefs. Also, reading “any place” as “zero gatherings whatsoever” is too literal; the ban targets large gatherings, and compliance in spirit is the point.

Final Answer:
Only Assumption I is implicit.