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In this question below is given a statement followed by two assumptions numbered I and II.Consider the statement and decide which of the given assumption in implicit.
Give answer (a) if only assumption I is implicit : (b) if only assumption II is implicit: (c) If either I or II is implicit: (d) If neither I nor II is implicit and (e) If both I and II are implicit.
Statement : Imprisonment for 27 years made Nelson mandela the President.
Assumption I. Only he will be imprisoned for 27 years will become the president.
II. To become the president imprisonment is a qualification.

A

if only Assumption I is implicit.

B

if only Assumption II is implicit.

C

if either Assumption I or II is implicit.

D

if neither Assumption I nor II is implicit.

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The correct Answer is:
D

Assumption is not implicit because of the Keyword "Only". Assumption II is not implicit because it is absurd.
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