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Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer :

Statements : This book 'Z' is the only book which focuses its attention to the problem of poverty in India between 1950 and 1980.

Conclusions :
I. There was no question of poverty before 1950.
II. No other book deals with poverty in India during 1950 to 1980.

A. Only conclusion I follows

B. Only conclusion II follows

C. Either I or II follows

D. Neither I nor II follows

E. Both I and II follow

Answer: Option B

Solution(By Examveda Team)

The phrase 'only book' in the statement makes II implicit. However, nothing about the state of poverty before 1950 can be deduced from the statement. So, I does not follow.

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