Multiple choice

Directions: In the question below, a statement followed by three assumptions numbered 1, 2 and 3 is given. 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, and then choose the correct answer. Statement : Despite strong opposition, the controversial Prohibition of Forcible Conversion of Religion Bill was passed by the Tamil Nadu Assembly with the AIDMK and the BJP outvoting the combined opposition of the DMK, the Congress, the Pattali Makkal Katachi and the Left parties. - A news. Assumptions :

  1. Conversion creates resentment among several sections and also inflame religious passions, leading to communal clashes.
  2. Conversion only leads to the isolation of the converted.
  3. Strong oppostion puts hindrance before a bill in taking final shape.

  1. 2 and 3 are implicit.

  2. 1 and 2 are implicit.

  3. 1 and 3 are implicit.

  4. All are implicit.

  5. None is implicit.
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Only 3 is implicit. Only 3 is implicit. The statement is a piece of news, therefore the assumptions by journalists about its impact cannot be explicitly said. But the words, despite strong opposition, indicates that the journalists must be assuming 3. Hence, only 3 follows.

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