Direction: In each question below, is given a statement followed by two assumptions numbered I and II. An assumption is something supposed or taken for granted. You have to consider the statement and the following assumptions and decide which of the assumption(s) is/are implicit in the statement.
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Statement
The doctor warned the patient against any further consumption of alcohol, if he desired to get cured from the ailment and live a longer life.
Assumptions
I. The patient may follow the doctor's advice and stop consuming alcohol.
II. The doctor may be able to cure the patient from the ailment if the patient stops consumption alcohol.
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- if only Assumption I is implicit
- if only Assumption II is implicit
- If either Assumption I or II is implicit
- if both Assumption I and II are implicit
Correct Option: D
Assumption I is implicit in the very giving of the advice. Assumption II is implicit in the condition attached.
