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: The distance of 900 km by road between Bombay and Jafra will be reduced to 280 km by sea. This will lead to a saving of Rs. 7.92 crores per annum on fuel.
Conclusions: I. Transportation by sea is cheaper than that by road.
II. Fuel must be saved to the greatest extent.

Options

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

Answer

B

Explanation

According to the statement, sea transport is cheaper than road transport in the case of route from Bombay to Jafra, not in all the cases. So conclusion I does not follow. The statement stresses on the saving of fuel. So, conclusion II follows.