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: National Aluminium Company has moved India from a position of shortage to self sufficiency in the metal.
Conclusion: I. Previously, India had to import aluminium.
Il. With this speed, it can soon become a foreign exchange earner.

Options

A. if only conclusion I follows
B. if only conclusion II follows
C. if either I or II follows
D. if both I and II follow

Answer

D

Explanation

According to the statement, National Aluminium Company has moved India from a position of shortage in the past to self sufficiency in the present. This means that previously, India had to import aluminium. So, I follows. Also, it can be deduced that if production increases at the same rate, India can export it in future. So, II also follows.