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Statement The largest domestic airlines corporation has announced new summer schedules in which more number of flight in trunk routes are introduced. Assumptions I. More number of passengers may travel by this airlines corporation during summer months in trunk routes. II. Other airlines companies may also increase the number of flights in all the sectors.

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

Correct Answer: if only Assumption I is implicit

Explanation:

The increase would make no sense without passengers. Hence, Assumption I is implicit. Assumption II may be a probable reason but not a necessary one for the increase Hence, II is invalid.

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