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Verbal Reasoning · Q103

Statement And Assumption

Competitive Exams · Verbal Reasoning · question 103

Q103

Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer : Statement : Many people have expressed surprise as the princess has broken the royal tradition of marriage by choosing a commoner as her life partner. Assumptions : I. People expect royal families to observe customs and traditions. II. People still value 'purity of royal blood' and 'status' when it comes to a marriage of members of royal family.

A.
Only assumption I is implicit
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

Answer: Option E

Solution

Answer: Option E
Solution:
Since the princess' step has been taken by surprise, it is evident that she was not expected to marry a commoner but a person of equivalent 'status*. So, both I and II are implicit.