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Statements: This book 'Z' is the only book which focuses its attention to the problem of poverty in India between 1950 and 1980. Conclusions: There was no question of poverty before 1950. No other book deals with poverty in India during 1950 to 1980.

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:

The phrase 'only book' in the statement makes II implicit. However, nothing about the state of poverty before 1950 can be deduced from the statement. So, I does not follow.

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