In each question below is given a statement followed by two conclusions…

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 In each question below is given 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.

Statements: 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

  1. A.

    Only conclusion I follows

  2. B.

    Only conclusion II follows

  3. C.

    Either I or II follows

  4. D.

    Neither I nor II follows

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Correct answer: D

Answer: Neither conclusion I nor conclusion II follows.

Explanation:

  • Conclusion I: The statement only compares distance and mentions fuel savings for the specific Bombay–Jafra route. It does not state that sea transport is cheaper than road transport in general. Therefore conclusion I does not follow.

  • Conclusion II: The statement reports a saving of fuel and money as a result of using the sea route, but it does not assert any obligation or policy that fuel must be saved to the greatest extent. A factual saving does not justify a prescriptive claim. Therefore conclusion II does not follow.

Hence, neither conclusion follows.

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