Statement–Assumption — “Kartik left for Delhi on Tuesday by train to attend a function on Friday at his uncle’s house.” Assumptions: I) Kartik may reach Delhi on Wednesday. II) Kartik may reach Delhi before Friday. Choose the implicit assumption(s).

Introduction / Context:
A plan to attend a Friday function drives the travel timing. We examine which minimal beliefs are required for the plan to make sense.

Given Data / Assumptions:

• Kartik departs Tuesday by train.
• The function is on Friday.

Concept / Approach:
For the travel decision to be rational, Kartik must believe he can arrive before the function—i.e., before Friday or at least by Friday. The exact day of arrival (e.g., Wednesday) is merely one possibility and is not necessary to justify the decision.

Step-by-Step Solution:

Verification / Alternative check:
Even if arrival were Thursday, the plan is still coherent; thus II is required, I is not.

Why Other Options Are Wrong:
“Only I” over-specifies; “either/neither” miss the minimal arrival-before-event premise.

Common Pitfalls:
Confusing “may reach Wednesday” (a possibility) with a necessary assumption.

Final Answer:
Only assumption II is implicit.