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Statement: No civilised state today can deliberately violate the international declarations and conventions and covenants relating to the minorities. Assumptions: I. All civilised states enforce the international declarations, covenants and covenants equally. II. Minorities all over the world should be given protection by the concerned governments.

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:

I may have a broad range. Hence it is not implicit. II can be assumed from the statement.

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