Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer : Statement : Government has permitted unaided colleges to increase their fees. Assumptions : I. Unaided colleges are in financial difficulties. II. Aided colleges do not need to increase fees.

The correct answer is: Only assumption I is implicit.

The statement “Government has permitted unaided colleges to increase their fees” does not provide any information about the financial situation of aided colleges. Therefore, assumption II is not implicit.

However, the statement does provide information about the financial situation of unaided colleges. If the government has permitted unaided colleges to increase their fees, it is likely that these colleges are in financial difficulties. Therefore, assumption I is implicit.

Here is a more detailed explanation of each option:

• Option A: Only assumption I is implicit. This is the correct answer. As explained above, assumption I is implicit, but assumption II is not.
• Option B: Only assumption II is implicit. This is not the correct answer. Assumption II is not implicit, as explained above.
• Option C: Either I or II is implicit. This is not the correct answer. Only assumption I is implicit, as explained above.
• Option D: Neither I nor II is implicit. This is not the correct answer. Assumption I is implicit, as explained above.
• Option E: Both I and II are implicit. This is not the correct answer. Only assumption I is implicit, as explained above.