Statement–Assumption — “There has been a remarkable increase in air traffic in India during the past few years.” Assumptions: I) Travelling by air has become a status symbol. II) A large number of people are now able to afford air travel. Choose the implicit assumption(s).

Introduction / Context:
A statement reports a sustained rise in air traffic. For such growth to be plausible across “past few years,” the ecosystem supporting demand must have broadened—especially affordability, access, and network expansion. A “status symbol” motive may exist for some travelers but is not essential to explain an aggregate, durable surge.

Given Data / Assumptions:

• Observed: remarkable increase in air traffic.
• Unstated drivers: price, income, connectivity, competition, low-cost carriers.

Concept / Approach:
An implicit assumption is a minimal belief necessary for the statement’s credibility. Widespread and persistent increase generally presumes that many more people can afford to fly (Assumption II). By contrast, calling air travel a “status symbol” (Assumption I) is neither necessary nor even consistent across traveler types (business, emergency, tourism). Status may influence a fraction of choices but cannot explain broad-based growth on its own.

Step-by-Step Solution:

Verification / Alternative check:

Why Other Options Are Wrong:
Picking I (or either) overstates an optional motive and misses the necessary enabling factor.

Common Pitfalls:
Confusing “some people’s motives” with structural drivers of mass trends.

Final Answer:
Only Assumption II is implicit.