Statement: No country is absolutely self-dependent these days. Conclusions: I) It is impossible for a country to grow and produce everything it needs. II) People of the country have generally become lazy.

Introduction / Context:The statement asserts that absolute self-dependence is absent among countries today. This aligns with interdependence through trade and specialization. We must see which conclusion flows logically.

Given Data / Assumptions:

• No country is absolutely self-dependent in the present era.
• No mention of citizens’ work ethic or laziness is made.

Concept / Approach:From the assertion, it follows that producing everything domestically is impractical or impossible in modern conditions (I). However, attributing interdependence to laziness (II) is an unsupported value judgment and not implied by the premise.

Step-by-Step Solution:1) Translate “not absolutely self-dependent” → “cannot produce all needs internally.”2) Reject causal attributions (laziness) not mentioned in the statement.

Verification / Alternative check:Comparative advantage and global supply chains offer a benign explanation for interdependence, independent of work ethic.

Why Other Options Are Wrong:II is speculative; “either,” “both,” or “neither” mischaracterize the clear implication of I.

Common Pitfalls:Injecting moral judgments into neutral economic observations.

Final Answer:Only Conclusion I follows.