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Statement Imprisonment for 27 yr made Nelson Mandela the President. Assumptions I. Only who will be imprisoned for 27 yr will become the president. II. To become the president, imprisonment is a qualification.

If only Assumption I is implicit
If only Assumption II is implicit
If either Assumption I or II is implicit
If neither Assumptions I nor II is implicit

Correct Answer: If only Assumption I is implicit

Explanation:

The given statement does not mean imprisonment is necessary. Nelson Mandela's dedicated service to the nation and his struggle for freedom, despite so many hardships won him the desired public appeal to be elected the President. Hence, neither I nor II is implicit.

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