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Statement: Gambling through lotteries is banned by the Central Government in all the states with immediate effect. Assumption: I. This many save innocent citizens from getting cheated of their hard-earned money. II. The citizens may not gamble in any other way if the lotteries are banned.

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

Correct Answer: if only assumption I is implicit.

Explanation:

Assumption I is implicit as the govt's moves are generally aimed at protecting the interests of the masses. But II is not implicit because of "any other way". There might be other means of gambling which the govt does not consider significantly detrimental for the people.

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