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Statement: Many organizations have switched over to online mode of examinations. Assumption: I. Candidate from all parts of the country may be well-versed using computers. II. Online mode of examinations helps in recruiting more capable personnel.

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 because only then the switching over makes sense. But II need not be an assumption. The switching over may have been prompted by economic factors or those of convenience.

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