Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer : Statements : India’s economy is depending mainly on forests. Conclusions : I. Trees should be preserved to improve Indian economy. II. India wants only maintenance of forests to improve economic conditions.

The correct answer is: Only conclusion I follows.

The statement “India’s economy is depending mainly on forests” does not imply that India wants only maintenance of forests to improve economic conditions. It is possible that India could improve its economy in other ways, such as by developing its manufacturing sector or by increasing tourism. Therefore, conclusion II does not follow.

However, the statement does imply that trees should be preserved to improve Indian economy. Trees provide many benefits to the economy, such as by providing jobs in the forestry sector, by preventing soil erosion, and by regulating the climate. Therefore, conclusion I does follow.

Here is a brief explanation of each option:

• Option A: Only conclusion I follows. This is the correct answer.
• Option B: Only conclusion II follows. This is incorrect because conclusion II does not follow from the statement.
• Option C: Either I or II follows. This is incorrect because conclusion II does not follow from the statement.
• Option D: Neither I nor II follows. This is incorrect because conclusion I does follow from the statement.
• Option E: Both I and II follow. This is incorrect because conclusion II does not follow from the statement.