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Statement: Government of state 'X' has orders a fresh inquiry into the mysterious death of the leopard at a zoo in the state. Conclusions : I. The leopard is a pet domestic animal. II. The leopard is a wild animals.

if only conclusion I follows
if only conclusion II follows
if either I or II follows
if neither I nor II follows, and

Correct Answer: if only conclusion II follows

Explanation:

A zoo is a place where wild animals are Kept.

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