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 President of XYZ Party indicated that 25 independent members of Legislative Assembly (M.L.As) are seriously considering various options of joining some political party. But in any case all of them collectively will join one only.
Conclusion: I. The 25 independent M.L.As wil join XYZ party in a short period of time.
II. The 25 independent M.L.As will join some other political party in a short period of time.

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

C

Explanation

Both Conclusion I and II follow because they provide the central theme of the proverb in the given statement