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Que. Statement: There is no reason to rule out the possibility of life on Mars. Therefore the exploration of that planet has to be undertaken.
Assumptions:

I. There is life on Mars.
II. The search for life is the sufficient reason for space exploration.
a. Only assumption I is implicit
b. Only assumption II is implicit
c. Either I or II is implicit
d. Both I and II are implicit
Correct Answer:Both I and II are implicit
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