Critical Reasoning — Implicit Assumptions Statement: “If the city bus that runs between Ram Nagar and Sant Colony is extended to Vasant Vihar, it will be convenient.” — Appeal by residents of Ram Nagar to the city bus company. Assumptions to test: I. The convenience of the bus company is much more important than consumers’ needs. II. The bus company is indifferent to the aspirations of Sant Colony residents.

Introduction / Context:
Residents request a route extension for greater convenience. Our job is to see whether the appeal necessarily assumes anything about the bus company’s priorities or attitudes toward other residents.

Given Data / Assumptions:

• Residents want service extended to Vasant Vihar for convenience.
• Assumption I: the company values its own convenience over customers’ needs.
• Assumption II: the company is indifferent to Sant Colony residents’ aspirations.

Concept / Approach:
A request need not embed any claim about the provider’s priorities or apathy. It simply expresses the requesters’ interest (convenience). An assumption must be indispensable to the act of making the appeal.

Step-by-Step Solution:

Verification / Alternative check:
Negate I or II and the appeal still makes perfect sense. Therefore, neither assumption is necessary.

Why Other Options Are Wrong:

• Options claiming I or II are implicit add unjustified motives or attitudes to the bus company.

Common Pitfalls:
Reading motives into a request. A request signals need or convenience, not necessarily a judgment about the provider’s priorities.

Final Answer:
Neither I nor II is implicit