Statement — “Be humble even after gaining victory.” Assumptions — I. Many people are already humble after winning. II. Generally, people are not humble after winning (hence the advice is needed).
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Aif only Assumption I is implicit
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Bif only Assumption II is implicit
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CIf either Assumption I or II is implicit
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Dif neither Assumption I nor II is implicit
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Eif both Assumption I and II are implicit
Answer
Correct Answer: if only Assumption II is implicit
Explanation
Introduction / Context:Prescriptive advice typically arises to correct a common tendency. Advising winners to remain humble presupposes that post-victory arrogance is common enough to warrant guidance.
Given Data / Assumptions:
- Advice: maintain humility after success.
- I: many already are humble (makes advice redundant; not needed).
- II: people tend not to be humble after victory (explains why advice is useful).
Concept / Approach:The rationale for an advisory statement is to address a perceived deficit. Hence II, not I, is presupposed.
Step-by-Step Solution:
1) Identify the problematic behavior targeted by the advice.2) Infer that the opposite behavior is prevalent (lack of humility).3) Conclude that only II is implicit.Verification / Alternative check:If most people were already humble, the need for such advice would be minimal; thus I is not necessary.
Why Other Options Are Wrong:
Only I: contradicts the advisory rationale.Either: cannot be; I does not follow.Neither: wrong; some presupposition must justify the advice.Both: includes unnecessary I.Common Pitfalls:Reading the advice as a mere slogan; in logic tests, infer the minimal condition that makes the advice sensible.
Final Answer:Only Assumption II is implicit.