Question

Consider the statement given below followed by two conclusions. Decide which of the conclusions follows from the information given in the statement.

Statement : Domestic demand has been increasing faster than production of indigenous crude oil.

Conclusions : I. Crude oil must be imported. II. Domestic demand should be reduced.

Accepted Answer

C. When demand exceeds indigenous supply, to bridge the gap, either supply must be increased through imports (Conclusion I) or demand must be reduced (Conclusion II). Hence, either I or II follows as a measure to handle the imbalance. Hence, Option C is correct.

Statement and Conclusions - Crude Oil Demand

Explanation

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