Statement–Assumption — “If the play on Buddha is received well, we may stage plays on Lord Krishna and Lord Ram.” — a director Assumptions: I. If one play goes well, the others will automatically succeed. II. The current play’s reception is a reasonable indicator of audience taste and demand.

Introduction / Context:The director ties future production choices to how the present play is received, implying that audience response guides programming.

Given Data / Assumptions:

• The “reception” of the Buddha play will be observed via attendance, reviews, and revenue.
• Future subjects (Krishna, Ram) broadly share mytho-religious theatre appeal.

Concept / Approach:Using a pilot’s outcome as a proxy for demand requires assuming that such reception reflects broader audience taste. It does not require assuming that success “guarantees” future success.

Step-by-Step Solution:1) Assumption I adds a deterministic claim (“others will also go well”). The director uses success as a decision signal, not a guarantee. I is not necessary.2) Assumption II is necessary; otherwise, using this play’s reception to decide future titles would be irrational.

Verification / Alternative check:Programming decisions commonly use test-market feedback as a taste indicator.

Why Other Options Are Wrong:I-only/Either/Both/Neither either inject certainty the director never claims or ignore the needed “signal” premise.

Common Pitfalls:Confusing “guiding signal” with “guarantee of success.”

Final Answer:if only assumption II is implicit.