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Statement: The militants killed in recent commando operation in country X wore new shoes.-A leader of country X Conclusions : I. The militants were not citizens of country 'X'. II. The militants were not foreigners.

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 either I or II follows

Explanation:

New shoes can't reveal one's citizenship. But either of the conclusions must be true .

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