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Verbal Reasoning · Q104

Statement And Assumption

Competitive Exams · Verbal Reasoning · question 104

Q104

Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer : Statement : Highly brilliant and industrious students do not always excel in the written examination. Assumptions : I. The written examination is good mainly for mediocre students. II. The brilliant and industrious students cannot always write good answers in the exam.

A.
Only assumption I is implicit
B.
Only assumption II is implicit
Answer
C.
Either I or II is implicit
D.
Neither I nor II is implicit
E.
Both I and II are implicit

Answer: Option B

Solution

Answer: Option B
Solution:
II explains the fact given in the statement and so is implicit. Nothing about 'mediocre students' is mentioned in or can be deduced from the given statement. So, I is not implicit.