Statement — “Be humble even after gaining victory.”\n\nAssumptions —\nI. Many people are already humble after winning.\nII. Generally, people are not humble after winning (hence the advice is needed).

Difficulty: Medium

Correct Answer: if only Assumption II is implicit

Explanation:


Introduction / Context:
Prescriptive advice typically arises to correct a common tendency. Advising winners to remain humble presupposes that post-victory arrogance is common enough to warrant guidance.



Given Data / Assumptions:


  • Advice: maintain humility after success.
  • I: many already are humble (makes advice redundant; not needed).
  • II: people tend not to be humble after victory (explains why advice is useful).


Concept / Approach:
The rationale for an advisory statement is to address a perceived deficit. Hence II, not I, is presupposed.



Step-by-Step Solution:


1) Identify the problematic behavior targeted by the advice.2) Infer that the opposite behavior is prevalent (lack of humility).3) Conclude that only II is implicit.


Verification / Alternative check:
If most people were already humble, the need for such advice would be minimal; thus I is not necessary.



Why Other Options Are Wrong:


Only I: contradicts the advisory rationale.Either: cannot be; I does not follow.Neither: wrong; some presupposition must justify the advice.Both: includes unnecessary I.


Common Pitfalls:
Reading the advice as a mere slogan; in logic tests, infer the minimal condition that makes the advice sensible.



Final Answer:
Only Assumption II is implicit.

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