A situation is given, followed by two conclusions I and II. Read the situation and both the conclusions carefully and select the correct answer.
Situation:
Since the past 15 years, 75% of the products in the world’s pottery market come from Country K. However, the employment in the pottery industry of Country K has been consistently declining by 5-9% every year since the past 3 years.
Conclusions:
I. Even after declining employment, Country K has enough potters to continue contributing equally to the international market.
II. The local demand of pottery in Country K has substantially decreased leading to less interest among potters.
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
The correct answer is option 3 i.e. Only I can be concluded.
I. Even after declining employment, Country K has enough potters to continue contributing equally to the international market.
The sentence tells about the declining % of employment in the pottery industry, they still contribute to the market. Hence, the conclusion I can be concluded.
II. The local demand of pottery in Country K has substantially decreased leading to less interest among potters.
In the statement, nothing is mentioned about the interests of people in Country K. Hence, conclusion II cannot be concluded.