Question

Directions : In each of the following questions, a statement has been given followed by a few conclusions. Consider the statement to be completely true and answer which of the given conclusions can be derived based on the statement.

Statement : Domestic demand has been increasing faster than the production of indigenous 
crude oil.

Conclusion :

I. Crude oil must be imported.

II. Domestic demand should be reduced.

1. Only conclusion I follows
2. Only conclusion II follows
3. Either I or II follows
4. Both I and II follow
5. Neither I nor II follows

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 3 : Either I or II follows

Statement : Domestic demand has been increasing faster than the production of indigenous 
crude oil.

Conclusion :

I. Crude oil must be imported.

II. Domestic demand should be reduced.

Explanation : The statement mentions that demand for oil is increasing faster than the production. So, either 
the demand must be reduced or oil must be imported to cope with the increasing demand. 
Thus, either I or II follows.