S1 : Some people doubt that God exists.<br>S2 : Belief in the existence of God is universal.<br>The second sentence :

Directions : In the following items a pair of sentences (S1, S2) is given. Select the <strong>MOST APPROPRIATE</strong> and relevant co-relationship of the second sentence to the first from among the options (a), (b), (c) and (d), and mark your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly.

  1. A. contradicts the assertion of the first ✓
  2. B. contrasts the assertion of the first
  3. C. confirms the assertion of the first
  4. D. qualifies the assertion of the first

Correct Answer: A. contradicts the assertion of the first

Explanation

If 'some people doubt' as stated in the first sentence, then belief cannot logically be 'universal', making the two statements contradictory.

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