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Statement: There has been a remarkable increase in the air traffic in India during the past few years. Assumptions: Travelling by air has become a status symbol now. Large numbers of peoples are able to afford air travel now.

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: Only assumption II is implicit

Explanation:

The statement indicates that the number of people travelling by air has increased in the recent years. This clearly implies that large number of people can now afford air travel. So, only II is implicit.

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