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Statement: It is not true that the mightiest superpower always wins wars and gets accolades from other countries. Assumptions: Winners are sometimes admired and appreciated. Winners are occasionally criticized.

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 mentions that superpowers do win wars but their victory is not always applauded, but sometimes criticized as well in case the victory is an act of oppression of the weaker nation, and is not backed by a reasonable cause. So, both I and II are implicit.

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