Statement: The captain of the school football team has selected only fourteen players to play all eight matches of the inter-school football competition. Assumptions: I. Fourteen players will be adequate to field a team and manage contingencies across all matches. II. The captain will be able to play in every match. Choose the option that identifies which assumption(s) is/are implicit.

Introduction / Context:
Selecting a small fixed squad for a multi-match tournament presumes sufficiency of personnel to cope with playing requirements, fatigue, injuries, and substitutions.

Given Data / Assumptions:

• Eight matches are scheduled.
• Only fourteen players are selected for all matches.

Concept / Approach:
To be implicit, an assumption must be necessary for the decision to be reasonable. The minimal adequacy of a 14-member squad is central; the captain’s personal availability in every match is nonessential to the selection decision.

Step-by-Step Solution:
Assess Assumption I: A football XI requires 11 players on field; with 14 total, there are limited reserves. The decision assumes this number can manage the tournament (adequate fitness/coverage). Hence I is necessary.Assess Assumption II: The plan does not require the captain to feature in every match; rotation or injury could sideline the captain without invalidating the decision about squad size. II is not necessary.

Verification / Alternative check:
If I fails (14 is inadequate), the decision is imprudent. If II fails (captain misses a match), the squad can still function. Therefore only I is required.

Why Other Options Are Wrong:
“Only II,” “either,” and “both” overstate the captain’s centrality. “Neither” ignores the adequacy premise.

Common Pitfalls:
Conflating leadership presence with squad sufficiency. The selection logic is about numbers/coverage, not guaranteed appearances.

Final Answer:
if only Assumption I is implicit