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Statement: People of Indian Origin (PIO) maintain their cultural traditions and values even though they have settled comfortably in their adopted countries. Assumptions: I. Indian culture is flexible enough to be adjusted with any other culture. II. Indian culture is superior to other cultures.

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:

I is implicit; that is why the PIOs have maintained the Indian culture even in alien settings. But II is not implicit because a comparison between the two cultures is nowhere hinted at.

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