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Statement: The office building needs repairing just as urgently as it needs internal as well as external painting. Assumptions: Efficiency of people working in the office cannot be improved unless office building is repaired. Repairing and painting of office building require funds.

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: Neither I nor II is implicit

Explanation:

Clearly, nothing can be deduced regarding the effect of repairs of office building on efficiency of workers, or the requirement of funds for repairs, from the given statement. So, neither I nor II is implicit.

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