Statement: "The recent skirmishes along the India-China border have led to heightened tensions, but the government of India maintains that diplomatic talks will bring a long-term solution, and defenc…

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Statement: "The recent skirmishes along the India-China border have led to heightened tensions, but the government of India maintains that diplomatic talks will bring a long-term solution, and defence readiness is a precautionary measure to ensure national security in case of any escalation." – a statement by a government spokesperson. Assumptions: I. India believes that diplomacy is more effective than military engagement in resolving the border dispute with China. II. The government fears that military escalation might still occur despite diplomatic efforts. Which of the following assumption(s) is/are implicit in the statement?

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Both I and II are implicit

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Explanation: In the statement, the government emphasizes diplomatic talks for a long-term solution, implying that they believe in diplomacy (Assumption I). At the same time, defence readiness as a precaution implies that the possibility of military escalation exists, even with diplomatic efforts (Assumption II). Therefore, both assumptions are implicit.

Answer: E. Both I and II are implicit

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