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Que. Statement: "Television X - the neighbour's envy, the owner's pride" - A T.V. advertisement.
Assumptions:

I. Catchy slogans appeal to people.
II. People are envious of their neighbours superior possessions.
III. People want to be envied by their neighbours.
a. Only I and II are implicit
b. Only II and III are implicit
c. Only I and III are implicit
d. All are implicit
Correct Answer:Only I and II are implicit
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