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Statement: How is it that the village is not shown in this so-called official map of this district? Assumptions: The official district map is expected to show all the villages of that district. This is not an authentic and official map.

Only assumption I is implicit
Only assumption II is implicit
Either I or II is implicit
Neither I nor II is implicit
Both I and II are implicit

Correct Answer: Both I and II are implicit

Explanation:

The statement expresses a doubt at the non-depiction of the village in a map which was said to be an 'official' one. So, both I and II are implicit.

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