Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer : Statement : “In my absence, I request you to look after the affairs of our company.” – B tells C. Assumptions : I. C may not accept the request of B. II. C has the expertise to handle the affairs of the company.

The correct answer is: B. Only assumption II is implicit

Assumption I is not implicit. B is requesting C to look after the affairs of the company, which implies that B believes that C is capable of doing so. Therefore, B does not assume that C may not accept the request.

Assumption II is implicit. B is requesting C to look after the affairs of the company, which implies that B believes that C has the expertise to do so. Therefore, B assumes that C has the expertise to handle the affairs of the company.

Here is a more detailed explanation of each option:

• A. Only assumption I is implicit

This option is incorrect because assumption I is not implicit. B is requesting C to look after the affairs of the company, which implies that B believes that C is capable of doing so. Therefore, B does not assume that C may not accept the request.

• B. Only assumption II is implicit

This option is correct. Assumption II is implicit because B is requesting C to look after the affairs of the company, which implies that B believes that C has the expertise to do so.

• C. Either I or II is implicit

This option is incorrect because assumption I is not implicit. B is requesting C to look after the affairs of the company, which implies that B believes that C is capable of doing so. Therefore, B does not assume that C may not accept the request.

• D. Neither I nor II is implicit

This option is incorrect because assumption II is implicit. B is requesting C to look after the affairs of the company, which implies that B believes that C has the expertise to do so.

• E. Both I and II are implicit

This option is incorrect because assumption I is not implicit. B is requesting C to look after the affairs of the company, which implies that B believes that C is capable of doing so. Therefore, B does not assume that C may not accept the request.