Multiple choice

Directions: In the following question, a statement is followed by two assumptions I and II. You are to consider each statement and assumption that follows and decide which of the assumption(s) is/are implicit in the statement. Give answer (1) if only I is implicit; (2) if only II is implicit; (3) if both I and II are implicit; (4) if neither I nor II is implicit.

Statement: Happiness is to be shared. Unhappy people suffer. Assumptions: I. Unhappy people share sufferings. II. Happy people do not suffer.

  1. (1)

  2. (2)

  3. (3)

  4. (4)
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Assumption I is not implicit because the statement says happiness is shared, not that unhappy people share sufferings. Assumption II is not implicit because suffering is not exclusively tied to happiness levels in the text. Thus, neither assumption follows logically.

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