Statement — The Centre is disinvesting in profit-making PSUs to meet its deficit; this is wrong.\nConclusions:\nI. The Centre should disinvest only in loss-making PSUs.\nII. The Centre has a surplus.

Difficulty: Medium

Correct Answer: Neither I nor II follows

Explanation:


Introduction / Context:
The statement critiques the choice (disinvesting profit-making PSUs) and the motive (to meet deficit). It does not prescribe an alternative or claim a surplus exists.


Given Data / Assumptions:

  • There is a deficit (hence the motive).
  • Disinvestment target: profit-making PSUs; author says this is wrong.
  • No assertion about the status of loss-making PSUs.


Concept / Approach:
Conclusion I adds an unstated prescription (“should disinvest loss-making PSUs”). The criticism of one path is not endorsement of another. Conclusion II contradicts the stated deficit.


Step-by-Step Solution:
1) Note contradiction: “deficit” → not surplus.2) Absence of positive recommendation → cannot infer I.


Why Other Options Are Wrong:
Any option that admits I or II reads beyond the text.


Common Pitfalls:
Assuming the opposite policy must be the preferred one; the statement only says current policy is wrong.


Final Answer:
Neither I nor II follows.

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