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Statement: For members at IIC, seek out those who have topped the services exams, distinguished themselves in graduate studies or have made a mark at an early age in the arts or the media. Assumptions: I. The present selection process for membership has lack of transparency. II. Present members of IIC are not up to the expectations of the IIC.

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 given statement it cannot be inferred whether transparency exists or not. Hence I is not implicit. II is a valid assumption; that is why the speaker has jotted down new guidelines for selection process.

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