Multiple choice

Directions: In the following question, a statement is followed by two assumptions I and II. You are to consider the statement and the assumptions that follow and decide which of the assumptions is/are implicit in the statement. Give the answer as

(1) If both I and II are implicit (2) If only II is implicit (3) If only I is implicit (4) If neither I nor II is implicit (5) If either I alone or II alone 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)

  5. (5)

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C Correct answer
Explanation

Only I is implicit, II is not. As per the statement 'happiness is to be shared,' means happiness whether it is happy or unhappy has to be shared. Happy people share their happiness, whereas unhappy people share their sufferings. Unhappy people suffer’ doesn’t mean happy people do not suffer.