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Statement — Because private Indian channels and films often portray “modern” women, many Pakistanis (who widely watch these media) believe that Indian women are totally under Western influence.\n\nConclusions —\nI. Films and visual media largely depict the culture of a country.\nII. Women in Pakistan are still uninfluenced by Western culture.

Difficulty: Medium

if only conclusion I follows
if only conclusion II follows
if either I or II follows
if neither I nor II follows
if both I and II follow

Correct Answer: if neither I nor II follows

Explanation:

Introduction / Context:
The statement is about perceptions formed from media portrayals—not about authentic culture nor about Pakistan’s own cultural dynamics. We must avoid over-generalizing.

Concept / Approach:
I claims media “largely depict” national culture; the premise mentions portrayals that created a belief, not that media are faithful mirrors of reality. II asserts something about Pakistani women’s lack of Western influence; the premise is silent about Pakistan’s internal culture. Therefore neither follows.

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