Statements: The Minister questioned the utility of the space research programme and suggested its replacement by other areas of felt national needs. Conclusions: Exploring the space does not contribute to critical national needs. Research should be oriented to national needs.
Correct Answer: Both I and II follow
Explanation:
Clearly, the statement stresses on the fact that heeding to national needs is much more important than space research programmes, which stray the concerned authorities from the former. So, both I and II follow.
