In the question below is given a statement followed by two conclusions numbered I and
II. You have to assume everything in the statement to be true, then consider the two conclusions together and decide which of them logically follows beyond a reasonable doubt from the information given in the statement. Statement: In an effort to curb rising water scarcity, the municipal council has decided to install smart water meters in all residential complexes to track usage and implement a progressive pricing model. Conclusions:
I. The municipal council assumes that tracking water usage and increasing prices for high consumption will lead to more conservative water use.
II. Residents in the city have been voluntarily reducing their water consumption to avoid the installation of these meters.

Analysis of Statement: The mandate is a direct response to "rising water scarcity." The council is choosing a specific tool (smart meters) and a specific strategy (progressive pricing) to address this problem. Conclusion I follows: By implementing a system that tracks usage and prices it progressively (charging more for higher use), the council is operating on the logical assumption that this will incentivize people to save water. If they didn't believe this would curb consumption, they wouldn't implement it to solve a scarcity problem. Thus, it follows beyond a reasonable doubt. Conclusion II does not follow: The statement describes an action taken by the council, not an action taken by the residents. There is no information provided about whether residents are volunteering to save water or how they feel about the meters.