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

    Statement : Highly brilliant and industrious students do not always excel in the written examination.

    Assumptions :
    I. The written examination is good mainly for mediocre students.
    II. The brilliant and industrious students cannot always write good answers in the exam.

  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 B

    Explanation :

    II explains the fact given in the statement and so is implicit. Nothing about 'mediocre students' is mentioned in or can be deduced from the given statement. So, I is not implicit.


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