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Gold demand has fallen in the first half due to rising prices and the trend is likely to continue in the second half. Conclusions : I. Customers are very price-sensitive II. There will be no improvement in demand in the second half

If only conclusion I follows
If only conclusion II follows
If neither I nor II follows
If both I and II follow

Correct Answer: If only conclusion I follows

Explanation:

Fall of demand of gold is due to rising prices. Hence, I can be concluded. II cannot be concluded from the given statement.

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