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Statement: It is not always true that only an intelligent person can qualify the written examination for probationary Officers (POs). Assumptions: I. An intelligent Person can qualify the written examination for POs. II. A person who is not intelligent can also qualify the written examination for POs.

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:

Explanation:

if both I and II are implicit.

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