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Verbal Reasoning · Q78

Statement And Assumption

Competitive Exams · Verbal Reasoning · question 78

Q78

Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer : Statement : Success is how much a person bounces up after hitting the bottom. Assumptions : I. Success requires conscious efforts without being discouraged by failure. II. Failure cannot be considered an acceptable thing.

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 defines 'Success' as 'bouncing up'. This means that success can be achieved by striving hard to touch the top, without being harassed by any of the hurdles which come in the way. So, I is implicit. The fact in II cannot be assumed from the given statement.