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Statement: Unlike other known forms of threat, AIDS spreads its tentacles slowly but steadily. When billions of dollars are being pumped in to counter terrorism, such a seriousness is not being observed against this sure killer. - Comments of a citizen Assumptions: I. Government's perception of AIDS requires to undergo a sea change. II. AIDS poses more threats to human life than terrorism.

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:

Explanation:

Both I and II are implicit. I is implicit. That is why the speaker points towards the lackadaisical approach of the government in combating AIDS. The word 'sure killer' implies the speaker must be assuming II also.

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