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1)

In the question below is given a statement followed by two assumptions numbered I and II. Consider the statement and decide which of the assumption is implicit.

Statement: Imprisonment for 27 years made Nelson Mandela, the President. 

Assumptions: I. Only who will be imprisoned for 27 years will become the President.

II. To become the President, imprisonment is a qualification.


A) If only assumption I is Implicit

B) If only assumption II is implicit

C) If either I or II is implicit

D) If neither I nor II is implicit

E) If both I and II are implicit

Answer:

Option D

Explanation:

The statement implies that it was not 'literally' imprisonment, but Nelson Mandela's dedicated service to the nation and his struggle for freedom despite various hardships that won him the desired public appeal to be elected the President. So, neither I nor II is implicit.