Statement — “While the entire opposition walked out of the Lok Sabha today, the government’s allies (TDP, DMK, Samata Party) supported the demand to roll back fertilizer prices.” — News report.\nConclusions:\nI. The government’s decision is likely to put farmers into greater difficulty.\nII. The government is under intense pressure from both allies and opposition.

Difficulty: Medium

Correct Answer: Both I and II follow

Explanation:


Introduction / Context:
The news highlights political opposition across party lines (opposition’s walkout and allies’ support for rollback). Price rollbacks are typically demanded when a decision is seen as onerous to beneficiaries—in this context, farmers.


Given Data / Assumptions:

  • Opposition protests; allies back rollback demand.
  • Policy at issue: fertilizer price increase or removal of subsidy.


Concept / Approach:
Conclusion I: Allies demanding rollback imply the original decision adversely affects farmers (they are the intended beneficiaries), hence I follows. Conclusion II: Concurrent pressure from both opposition and allies constitutes “intense pressure”; the government faces bipartisan pushback, so II follows.


Step-by-Step Solution:
1) Interpret rollback demand → perception of harm to farmers.2) Aggregate political signals → pressure from both camps.


Why Other Options Are Wrong:
Only I/Only II/Either: understate the full implications. Neither: contradicts the political reality depicted.


Common Pitfalls:
Assuming protests are symbolic only; here, both allies and opposition align, signaling real pressure.


Final Answer:
Both I and II follow.

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