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Statement "Television 'P', the neighbour's envy the owner's pride", a TV advertisement. Assumptions I. Catchy slogans appeal to people. II. People are envious of their neighbour's superior possessions.\ III. People want to be annoyed by their neighbours

I and II are implicit
Only III is implicit
I and III are implicit
All are implicit

Correct Answer: I and II are implicit

Explanation:

This advertisement does not make any sense without assuming Assumptions I and II. Hence, I and II are implicit. Assumption III is rubbish, it has actually no connection with the given statement. Hence, it is an invalid assumption.

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