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Statement: In India that is short of nearly every essential commodity, there is only one product that we stock in excess: ministers. Assumptions: I. The more the number of ministers the easier it is to stock larger commodities. II. The strength of ministry should be reduced.

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 II is implicit.

Explanation:

From the tone of the statement it is clear that the speaker is not satisfied with the large (excess) number of ministers in India and wants reduction in this number. Hence II is an assumption. I is not an assumption.

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