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

    Statement : The government has decided to pay compensation to the tune of Rs. 1 lakh to the family members of those who are killed in railway accidents.

    Assumptions :
    I. The government has enough funds to meet the expenses due to compensation.
    II. There may be reduction in incidents of railway accidents in near future.

  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 A

    Explanation :

    Clearly, the amount of compensation must have been decided keeping in mind the monetary position of the Government. So, I is implicit. However, nothing can be said about the frequency of railway accidents in future. So, II is not implicit.


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