Question

A statement is given followed by two conclusions numbered I &
II. Assuming the statement to be true, even if they seem to be at variance with commonly known facts, decide which of the conclusions logically follow(s) from the statements. Statements: Every year, lakhs of people are rendered homeless due to the floods in Chennai. Conclusions:
I. Chennai receives very heavy rainfall every year in monsoon season.
II. Chennai experiences shortage of dams and barrages.

Q: Answer-A statement is given followed by two conclusions numbered I & II. Assuming the statement to be true,...

Conclusion I is valid because the statement mentions that every year, floods in Chennai result in a large number of people becoming homeless. Since heavy rainfall is the primary cause of floods, this conclusion is logical. However, Conclusion II is incorrect, as it is not referenced anywhere in the given statement. A state can have an adequate number of dams and barrages yet still face flooding. Hence, the correct answer is A.