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Statement: '' India will not withdraw its troops from the border until its satisfied that cross border infiltration has ended.''--- US Defence secretary Conclusions: I. India has optimum number of troops to sustain its internal peace. II. Infiltration is a serious problem.

if only conclusion I follows
if only conclusion II follows
if either I or II follows
if neither I nor II follows, and

Correct Answer: if only conclusion II follows

Explanation:

'Not withdrawing troops' implies conclusion II.

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