Statement:\n“A: I want to present a novel written by Prem Chand to Amar on his birthday,” says A to B.\n\nAssumptions:\nI. Amar does not own any novel written by Prem Chand.\nII. A novel is an acceptable birthday gift.\nIII. A will be invited by Amar to the birthday celebration.\n\nWhich of the above assumptions are implicit?

Difficulty: Medium

Correct Answer: Only Assumption II is implicit

Explanation:


Introduction / Context:
This is a typical “gifting” scenario used to probe what makes an intention reasonable. A wants to gift Amar a Prem Chand novel. We must determine the minimal background beliefs that make A’s statement sensible without adding unnecessary specifics.


Given Data / Assumptions:

  • Intention: Present a Prem Chand novel to Amar on his birthday.
  • Assumption I: Amar does not already own any Prem Chand novel.
  • Assumption II: A novel is an acceptable gift for a birthday.
  • Assumption III: A will be invited to the celebration.


Concept / Approach:
The intention requires that the item type suits the occasion. It does not require exclusivity (recipient must not own it) or that the gifter be invited. Gifts can be sent even without attending the party, and duplicates are common; people still gift books despite possible prior ownership.


Step-by-Step Solution:

1) Suitability check: Is a novel a legitimate birthday gift? Yes (validates II).2) Ownership (I) is not necessary; gifts can duplicate existing books, and givers rarely verify full libraries.3) Invitation (III) is not necessary for gifting; one can send or drop off a gift.


Verification / Alternative check:
Even if Amar owns the novel or A is not invited, A’s statement remains coherent because the key suitability condition holds.


Why Other Options Are Wrong:

• Any option including I or III adds conditions beyond the minimal requirement.• “None of these” fails because II is indeed implicit.


Common Pitfalls:
Assuming a gift must be unique or that attendance is compulsory for gifting. Neither is logically required.


Final Answer:
Only Assumption II is implicit.

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