Statement A very large number of aspiring students applied for admission to the professional courses run by the renowned college in town. Assumptions I. All the applicants may be able to get admission to the college. II. The admission process adopted by the renowned college may be fair to all the applicants.

if only Assumption I is implicit
if only Assumption II is implicit
if either Assumption I or II is implicit
if neither Assumption I nor II is implicit

Correct Answer: if only Assumption II is implicit

Explanation:

The word "All" makes I invalid but II is implicit as applicants assume a fair selection process.

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