Statement: “He continues to be as busy as he was while heading the premier investigating agency.” Assumptions: I. Nowadays he is busy writing books. II. The reference is to an ex-chief of the country’s premier investigating agency (e.g., CBI).

Difficulty: Easy

Correct Answer: Only assumption II is implicit

Explanation:


Introduction / Context:
The sentence compares current busyness to the period when the person headed the premier investigating agency. We test the assumptions.


Given Data:
Role described in the past tense; present activity unspecified.


Concept / Approach:
“As he was while heading” implies he no longer heads it; hence he is the ex-chief. No particular present activity is specified.


Step-by-Step Solution:
I: “Busy writing books” is an invented detail. Not implicit.II: Identifying him as the former chief follows from the contrast between “continues to be” and “while heading”. Implicit.


Verification / Alternative check:
Any ex-role (commissioner, director) fits; in India, “premier investigating agency” commonly refers to CBI.


Why Other Options Are Wrong:
Options including I add specifics absent from the statement.


Common Pitfalls:
Inferring present tasks beyond what is stated.


Final Answer:
Only assumption II is implicit.

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