In this question, a statement is given followed by two conclusions. Choose the conclusion(s) which best fit(s) logically.
Statement:
Domestic demand has been increasing faster than the production of indigenous crude oil.
Conclusions:
I. Crude oil must be imported if the demand has to be met. II. Domestic demand should be reduced.
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A.
Both conclusions I and II follow
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B.
Only conclusion II follows
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C.
Either conclusion I or II follows
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D.
Only conclusion I follows
Correct Answer:
D. Only conclusion I follows
Explanation:
The statement indicates that the need for oil at home is growing more quickly than the amount being produced locally. This leads to two logical outcomes: first, to fulfill this rising demand, the country must look to external sources for oil imports (Conclusion I); and second, one way to address the imbalance is to decrease the amount of oil consumed domestically (Conclusion II). Since both scenarios represent valid logical responses to the situation described, both conclusions follow.
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