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Statement: Nobody advise motorcyclists and pillion-riders in Britain, Holland, Italy and other countries to wear helmets. It is a matter of sheer common sense and elementary prudence. Conclusions: I. The citizens of Britain, Holland and Italy are literate. II. The citizens of Britain , Holland and Italy are conscious regarding their safety .

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:

The matter of the literacy or illiteracy can't be determined from the statement. Hence I does not follows. II follows from the tone of the statement.

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