Read the following statement carefully and identify the conclusion that follows.
Statement: Most farmers in the region depend on monsoon rains for irrigation.
Conclusions:
I. The region does not have proper irrigation infrastructure.
II. A weak monsoon may reduce agricultural output.
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is option 2 i.e. Only Conclusion II follows.
Conclusions:
I. Does not follow ("Most farmers depend on monsoon rains” doesn’t prove that the region entirely lacks irrigation systems — there could be some infrastructure, just not sufficient or affordable.
Hence, Conclusion I is only a possible inference, not a definite one.)
II. Follows (because if farmers rely on monsoon rains, then poor rainfall would naturally reduce irrigation and hence yields.)