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

    Statement : Many people have expressed surprise as the princess has broken the royal tradition of marriage by choosing a commoner as her life partner.

    Assumptions :
    I. People expect royal families to observe customs and traditions.
    II. People still value 'purity of royal blood' and 'status' when it comes to a marriage of members of royal family.

  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 E

    Explanation :

    Since the princess' step has been taken by surprise, it is evident that she was not expected to marry a commoner but a person of equivalent 'status*. So, both I and II are implicit.


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