Statement — India does not intend to undertake a manned mission to outer space, whereas country X plans such a mission by the end of this year.\nQuestion — Which conclusion necessarily follows?

Introduction / Context:
The stem contrasts policy priorities: country X plans a manned mission soon; India does not want to take such a step now. We test whether a past unmanned success of X is implied and whether India’s priorities exclude a manned mission.

Given Data / Assumptions:

• India’s stated stance: no manned mission (at present).
• Country X: plans manned mission by year end.

Concept / Approach:
A statement about current plans/priority supports a conclusion about India’s prioritisation. It does not assert X’s past unmanned achievements.

Step-by-Step Solution:

Verification / Alternative check:
Even if X had no such unmanned mission, the stem remains true. India’s stance explicitly reveals priority ordering.

Why Other Options Are Wrong:
Any option choosing I imports unstated technical history.

Common Pitfalls:
Assuming standard program sequences as given facts.

Final Answer:
if only conclusion II follows