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Que. Statement: Whenever you have any doubt on this subject, you may refer to the book by Enn and Enn.
Assumptions:

I. The book by Enn and Enn is available.
II. There is no other book on this subject.
a. Only assumption I is implicit
b. Only assumption II is implicit
c. Either I or II is implicit
d. Neither I nor II is implicit
Correct Answer:Only assumption I is implicit
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