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 assumptions is implicit in the statement.
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Statement:
Unlike other known forms of threat, AIDS spreads its tentacles slowly but steadily. When billions of dollars are being pumped in to counter terrorism, such a seriousness is not being observed against this sure killer. - Comments of a citizen
Assumptions:
I. Government's perception of AIDS requires to undergo a sea change.
II. AIDS poses more threats to human life than terrorism.
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- if only assumption I is implicit.
- if only assumption II is implicit.
- if either I or II is implicit.
- if neither I nor II is implicit.
- if both I and II are implicit.
- if only assumption I is implicit.
Correct Option: E
Both I and II are implicit. I is implicit. That is why the speaker points towards the lackadaisical approach of the government in combating AIDS. The word 'sure killer' implies the speaker must be assuming II also.
