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Statement: There is an anomalous situation in India at present. The food production is over 200 m tonnes and there are 40 m tonnes of foodgrains in the godowns. But there is no food security among millions of people. Conclusions : I. People do not have the power to purchase food. II. Indian government exports most part of the foodgrains.

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 I follows

Explanation:

I can be concluded. It is an important reason of the insecurity of food in spite of large stocks and production. II can't be concluded.

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