Logical Reasoning - Statement and Assumption - Discussion
Discussion Forum : Statement and Assumption - Section 2 (Q.No. 46)
Directions to Solve
In each question below is given a statement followed by two assumptions numbered I and II. You have to consider the statement and the following assumptions and decide which of the assumptions is implicit in the statement.
Give answer
- (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.
46.
Statement: Imprisonment for 27 years made Nelson Mandela, the President.
Assumptions:
- Only who will be imprisoned for 27 years will become the President.
- To become the President, imprisonment is a qualification.
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The statement implies that it was not 'literally' imprisonment, but Nelson Mandela's dedicated service to the nation and his struggle for freedom despite various hardships that won him the desired public appeal to be elected the President. So, neither I nor II is implicit.
Discussion:
1 comments Page 1 of 1.
RIA said:
8 years ago
For those who doesn't know NelsoN for them it would be A.
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