Statement: "Human rights are only for human beings, not for terrorists. It is an insult to human rights to protest on behalf of those found guilty of terrorism." - Mr X Assumptions: I. Terrorists do not deserve sympathy. II. Act of terrorism is against humanity.

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:

Explanation:

Both I and II are implicit. The speaker does not consider terrorists as human. He must be assuming II. Hence, II is implicit. Why is the speaker not in favour of using human rights to protest for those found guilty? He must be assuming I also.

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