Statement — “Those who are appearing for this examination for the first time should be helped in filling the forms,” instructs the invigilating staff.\n\nAssumptions —\nI. The application/answer form is somewhat complicated.\nII. A candidate can appear for this examination more than once.

Difficulty: Medium

Correct Answer: if both Assumption I and II are implicit

Explanation:


Introduction / Context:
The instruction singles out first-time examinees for assistance. This typically presumes that (a) the form is not trivial and (b) “first time” is meaningful because candidates can be repeat takers.



Given Data / Assumptions:


  • Help is targeted at first-timers.
  • I: forms pose difficulty.
  • II: repeat appearances are possible.


Concept / Approach:
If everyone were one-time-only, “first time” would be redundant. If the form were simple, special help would be unnecessary. Thus both assumptions underlie the instruction.



Step-by-Step Solution:


1) Identify why the subset is defined: “first time.”2) Infer repeatability (II) and non-triviality (I).3) Conclude both are implicit.


Verification / Alternative check:
In exams allowing only one attempt, “first-time” targeting is meaningless; hence II must hold.



Why Other Options Are Wrong:


Only I or only II: incomplete rationale.Either: still incomplete.Neither: contradicts targeted help.


Common Pitfalls:
Overlooking the pragmatic reason why a subgroup is identified.



Final Answer:
Both Assumption I and II are implicit.

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