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Statement "Considering that his ministry contains many hawala-tainted ministers, the Prime Minister has a moral obligation to resign", a politician. Assumptions I. The politician is not close to the Prime Minister. II. The politician would like to inculcate moral principles in politics.

if only Assumption I implicit
if only Assumption II implicit
if either Assumption I or II is implicit
if neither Assumption I nor II is implicit

Correct Answer: if only Assumption II implicit

Explanation:

In his opinion, the politician basically intends to point towards moral principles of politics,. Hence, Assumption II is implicit. Politician may or may not be close to the Prime Minister. So, Assumption I is not implicit.

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