Direction: In the following question, a statement is given followed by two assumptions/conclusions. You are to consider each statement and the assumptions that follow and decide whether the…
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Direction: In the following question, a statement is given followed by two assumptions/conclusions. You are to consider each statement and the assumptions that follow and decide whether the assumption is/are implicit in the statement.
Statement: Happiness is to be shared. Unhappy people suffer.
Assumption: I. Unhappy people share sufferings.
II. Happy people do not suffer.
Statement: Happiness is to be shared. Unhappy people suffer.
Assumption: I. Unhappy people share sufferings.
II. Happy people do not suffer.
- Only I is implicit
- Only II is implicit
- Both I and II are implicit
- Neither I nor II is implicit
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: D - Neither I nor II is implicit
The statement only says happiness should be shared and unhappy people suffer. It does not assume unhappy people share their suffering (I), and does not assume happy people never suffer (II). Neither is implicit.
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