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

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

    Assumptions :
    I. People believe what is reported by the historians.
    II. Historians are seldom expected to depict the truth.

  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 :

    The fact that historians have done harm by distorting 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.


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