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Statement The sarpanch of the village called a meeting of all the heads of families to discuss the problem of acute shortage of drinking water in the village. Assumptions I. The sarpanch had earlier called such meetings to discuss about various problems. II. Most of the heads of families may attend the meeting called by the sarpanch.

if only Assumption I is implicit
if only Assumption II is implicit
if either Assumption I or II is implicit
if either Assumption I or II is implicit

Correct Answer: if only Assumption II is implicit

Explanation:

I is invalid as there is no indication of an earlier meeting, II is implicit in the call for the meeting.

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