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Statements: A bird in hand is worth two in the bush. Conclusions: We should be content with what we have. We should not crave for what is not.

Only conclusion I follows
Only conclusion II follows
Either I or II follows
Neither I nor II follows
Both I and II follow

Correct Answer: Both I and II follow

Explanation:

Both the given conclusions clearly bring out the central theme of the proverb given in the statement. So, both I and II follow.

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