Question

In the question given below, there 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.

Statement

• The greatest need in India today is not for sophisticated gadgets but for programs that will provide employment to a large number of people.

Conclusions

1. There is an adequate number of sophisticated gadgets in India.
2. Emphasis is being laid on procuring sophisticated gadgets.

Options

• If only Conclusion I follows

• If only Conclusion II follows

• If neither I nor II follows

• If both I and II follow

Answer 1

If neither I nor II follows

Explanation:

The statement says that the greatest need in India is not for sophisticated gadgets but for programmes. But this does not mean that there is an adequate number of sophisticated gadgets. Secondly, there is a need for programmes but it cannot be concluded that emphasis is being laid on procuring sophisticated gadgets. Hence, none of the conclusions follows.