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.

Difficulty: Easy

Correct Answer: if only assumption II is implicit.

Explanation:


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.

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