Statement: "Oil the wheels that India moves on" is the cry of bicycle manufacturers in the country. Assumptions: I. The bicycle and components industry is a priority focus area possessing capability of thrusting export. II. Bicycle is the most affordable mode of transport.

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 or may not be an assumption. But II is obviously implicit. That is why the manufacturers need to oil the wheels that India moves on.

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