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Verbal Reasoning · Q53

Statement And Assumption

Competitive Exams · Verbal Reasoning · question 53

Q53

Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer : Statement : If he is intelligent, he will pass the examination. Assumptions : I. To pass, he must be intelligent. II. He will pass the examination.

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

Answer: Option A

Solution

Answer: Option A
Solution:
The statement mentions that he will pass if he is intelligent. So, I is implicit. Further, this means that it is not necessary that he will pass. So, II is not implicit.