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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: Many historians have done more harm than good by distorting the truth.

Assumptions: I. People believe what is reported by historians.

II. Historians are seldom expected to depict the truth.


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 A

Explanation:

The fact that historians have done harm by distorting the truth, means that people believe what is reported by the historians. So, I is implicit. II does not follow from the statement and so is not implicit.