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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: "To keep myself up-to-date, I always listen to 9.00 p.m. news on the radio."- A candidate tells the interview board.

Assumptions: I. The candidate does not read newspapers.

II. Recent news is broadcast only on the radio.


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 candidate listening to the news on the radio does not mean that he does not read newspapers or that the radio is the only source of recent news. So, neither I nor II is implicit.