In a given question below is a statement followed by two conclusions numbered I and II. You have to assume everything in the statement to be true, then consider the two conclusions together and decide which of them logically follows beyond a reasonable doubt from the information given in the statement.
Give answer
(a) if only conclusion I follows, (b) if only conclusion II follows,
(c) if either I or II follows,
(d) if neither I nor II follows: and
(e) if both I and II follow
Statement: Domestic demand has been increasing faster than the production of indigenous crude oil.
Conclusions: I. Crude oil must be imported.
II. Domestic demand should be reduced.

Options

A. if conclusion I follows
B. if conclusion II follows
C. if both I and II follow
D. if neither I nor II follows

Answer

D

Explanation

Both conclusions are invalid. Maybe, although the demand is increasing at a faster rate, yet its actual value is less than the production. [For example, India.s population is increasing at a faster rate than China.s although its population is less than that of China.] In this case, there may be a surplus and hence no need to import. Similarly, instead of reducing demand we may try for a boost in production.