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. Question — Which conclusion necessarily follows?

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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: Conclusion I: “Country X has successfully launched an unmanned recoverable spacecraft earlier.” Not mentioned; many nations plan manned missions without “recoverable” unmanned precursors being stated.Conclusion II: “A manned mission is not in keeping with Indian priorities.” This paraphrases “does not want to undertake” and follows. 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

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. Question — Which conclusion necessarily follows?

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