Statement:\nVehicular sources contribute 60% to Delhi’s total pollution level (as stated in the Rajya Sabha).\n\nWhich conclusion(s) logically follow(s)? Consider only I and II below.\nI. The court has ordered that the main source of pollution should be identified.\nII. The problem of pollution is top priority on the government’s work list.

Difficulty: Easy

Correct Answer: If neither I nor II follows

Explanation:


Introduction / Context:
We are given a single data point (vehicular sources = 60% of pollution) and its venue (Rajya Sabha). We must test whether the offered conclusions necessarily follow.


Given Data / Assumptions:

  • Only the percentage contribution and where it was informed are known.
  • No mention of court directives or government prioritisation.


Concept / Approach:
Logical follow = must be true from the statement alone. Additional facts (court orders, government priorities) would require separate evidence.


Step-by-Step Solution:

• I: A court order is not mentioned; cannot be inferred.• II: Priority status is not stated; cannot be inferred.• Therefore, neither I nor II follows.


Verification / Alternative check:
Legislative mention does not imply judicial orders or executive priorities.


Why Other Options Are Wrong:

• (a), (b), (c): Each assumes facts not in the statement.


Common Pitfalls:
Reading policy intent into a data disclosure.


Final Answer:
If neither I nor II follows.

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