Statement The state administration banned gathering of

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Statement
The state administration banned gathering of more than fifty people at any place during the visit of foreign dignitaries to the city.
Assumptions
I. People may avoid gathering at any place in the city during the period of visit of foreign dignitaries.
II. Many people may ignore the prohibitory orders and gather to get a glimpse of the dignitaries.

1. if only Assumption I is implicit
2. if only Assumption II is implicit
3. if either Assumption I or II is implicit
4. if neither Assumption I nor II is implicit

Correct Option: A

When an order is passed, it is assumed that people will comply with it. Hence, Assumption I is valid. II is not implicit as such an assumption makes the given statement invalid because of its negativity.