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Statements: Nation X faced growing international opposition for its decision to explode eight nuclear weapons at its test site. Conclusions: The citizens of the nation favoured the decision. Some powerful countries do not want other nations to become as powerful as they are.

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: Neither I nor II follows

Explanation:

Neither the citizens response to the decision nor the reason for opposition by other nations can be deduced from the statement. So, neither I nor II follows.

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