Statement: Unemployment has increased in spite of the Indian economy growing well. Assumptions: I. Economic growth is supposed to create more job opportunities. II. There are certain factors other than economic growth which influence employment.

if only assumption I is implicit.
if only assumption II is implicit.
if either I or II is implicit.
if neither I nor II is implicit.

Correct Answer: if only assumption I is implicit.

Explanation:

The speaker is assuming I; that is why he has started so. In his opinion as the economy is growing well, employment rate should increase. He is not assuming about any other factor that influences employment.

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