Question

Statement: There is no reason to rule out the possibility of life on Mars. Therefore the exploration of that planet has to be undertaken.
Assumptions:
I. There is life on Mars.
II. The search for life is the sufficient reason for space exploration.

• A. Only assumption I is implicit
• B. Only assumption II is implicit
• C. Either I or II is implicit
• D. Neither I nor II is implicit
• E. Both I and II are implicit

Answer 1

The correct option is E Both I and II are implicit

According to the statement, the possibility of life on Mars cannot be ruled out. So, I is implicit. Also, the statement mentions that the planet should be explored to probe for any life present. So, II is also implicit.