Statement: "If the Indian men play to potential they have a good chance to make the grade this time in Thomas Cup."----The coach of Indian badminton team. Assumptions: I. Indian men have the potential to win the trophy. II. Indian men have the potential but they do not want to perform good.

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:

The coach is assuming I, otherwise he won't stress on his men's potential. II can't be assumed : the intention of player is a different matter.

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