Q. A Statement is given followed by two Conclusions numbered I and II. Consider the Statement and the Conclusions.
Statement: India is the world’s largest producer of milk.
Conclusion-I: India is the world’s largest exporter of milk.
Conclusion-II: India does not import milk.
Which one of the following is correct?
a) Only Conclusion-I follows
b) Only Conclusion-II follows
c) Both Conclusion-I and Conclusion-II follow
d) Neither Conclusion-I nor Conclusion-II follows
Correct answer: d) Neither Conclusion-I nor Conclusion-II follows
Question from UPSC Prelims 2024 CSAT Paper
Explanation:
Let’s evaluate each conclusion:
1. Conclusion-I: Being the largest producer doesn’t necessarily mean being the largest exporter. A country might consume most of its production domestically. Without additional information, we can’t conclude that India is the largest exporter of milk.
2. Conclusion-II: Similarly, being the largest producer doesn’t guarantee that a country doesn’t import milk. There could be various reasons for importing, such as different types of milk products, regional distribution issues, or economic factors.
Based on this analysis, neither conclusion necessarily follows from the given statement. The correct answer is:
d) Neither Conclusion-I nor Conclusion-II follows