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  1. Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer :

    Statement : A warning in a train compartment - "To stop train, pull chain. Penalty for improper use Rs. 500."

    Assumptions :
    I. Some people misuse the alarm chain.
    II. On certain occasions, people may want to stop a running train.

  2. 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

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    Answer : Option E

    Explanation :

    Clearly, the penalty is imposed to prevent people from misusing the alarm chain. This means that some people misuse it. So, I is implicit. The alarm chain is provided to stop the running train in times of urgency. So, II is also implicit.


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