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Statement: Imprisonment for 27 years made Nelson Mandela, the President. Assumptions: Only who will be imprisoned for 27 years will become the President. To become the President, imprisonment is a qualification.

Only assumption I is implicit
Only assumption II is implicit
Either I or II is implicit
Neither I nor II is implicit
Both I and II are implicit

Correct Answer: Neither I nor II is implicit

Explanation:

The statement implies that it was not 'literally' imprisonment, but Nelson Mandela's dedicated service to the nation and his struggle for freedom despite various hardships that won him the desired public appeal to be elected the President. So, neither I nor II is implicit.

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