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Statements: The percentage of the national income shared by the top 10 per cent of households in India is 35. Conclusions: When an economy grows fast, concentration of wealth in certain pockets of population takes place. The national income is unevenly distributed in India.

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: Only conclusion II follows

Explanation:

Nothing about the growth of economy is mentioned in the statement. So, I does not follow. Also, it is given that 35 per cent of national income is shared by 10 per cent of households. This indicates unequal distribution. So, II follows.

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