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Statements: Sea route between Bombay and Jafra reduces distance from 900 to 280 km, saving Rs.7.92 cr/yr on fuel. Conclusions: I. Sea transport is cheaper than road. II. Fuel must be saved to the greatest extent. Which follows?
AOnly conclusion I follows
BOnly conclusion II follows
CEither I or II follows
DNeither I nor II follows
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. Only conclusion I follows
1. The savings imply sea route is cheaper than road for this corridor; conclusion I follows.
2. Conclusion II is a value judgment beyond the data ('greatest extent'); not warranted.
3. Therefore only I follows.
_Source: KMAT Karnataka 2023 PYQ Q.53_