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Statement: "A statesman or a man who has to deal with public affairs cannot ignore realities. The non-recognition of realities leads to artificial policies and programmes" ----JL Nehru Assumptions: I. Artificial policies and programmes can not provide advantage to people. II. In general, people at the helm of affairs ignore realities and undertake populist measures.

if only assumption I is implicit.
if only assumption II is implicit.
if either I or II is implicit.
if neither I nor II is implicit.

Correct Answer: if only assumption I is implicit.

Explanation:

Nehru is assuming I; that is why he is against artificial policies. II is not implicit.

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