Statement: Among all TV sets manufactured in India, the ‘‘Solar’’ brand has the largest sales.\nConclusions:\n1) The volumes of sales of all brands are known.\n2) No other TV brand’s production is as large as Solar’s.

Difficulty: Medium

Correct Answer: Neither Conclusion I nor II follows

Explanation:


Introduction / Context:
The statement gives a single comparative claim: Solar has the largest sales among Indian-made TVs. It does not speak about how this was measured, whether exact volumes are known, or anything about production.


Given Data / Assumptions:

  • Comparative sales ranking: Solar is number one in sales.
  • No numbers, methods, or production data are provided.


Concept / Approach:
Conclusion 1: Knowing the top seller does not require that the precise volumes of all brands are known. Thus I does not follow. Conclusion 2: Sales leadership does not imply production leadership; inventory, exports, or unsold stock can break any naive linkage. Hence II does not follow.


Step-by-Step Solution:
1) Separate “sales” from “production” metrics.2) Recognize that “largest” can be established via sampling/estimates without exact brand-wise volumes.3) Therefore, neither I nor II is compelled.


Verification / Alternative check:
It is possible for a brand to lead sales with lower production if its sell-through is higher than competitors who overproduce.


Why Other Options Are Wrong:
Accepting I or II adds claims never made; “both” doubles the error.


Common Pitfalls:
Equating market rank with full data availability; conflating sales and production.


Final Answer:
Neither Conclusion I nor II follows.

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