Statement: There has been a remarkable increase in the air traffic in India during the past few years. Assumptions: I. Travelling by air has become a status symbol now II. Large number of people are able to afford air travel now.

if only assumption I is implicit
if only assumption II is implicit
if either I or II is implicit
if neither I nor II are implicit

Correct Answer: if only assumption II is implicit

Explanation:

the statement says that large number of people travelling by air has increased in the recent years, which implies that large number of persons can affords. So, only II.

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