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

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

    Assumptions :
    I. The candidate does not read newspaper.
    II. Recent news is broadcast only on radio.

  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 D

    Explanation :

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


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