<u>Directions :</u> In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer :<br><br><u>Statements :</u> The President of XYZ Party indicated that 25 independent Members of Legislative Assembly (MLA) are seriously considering various options of joining some political party. But in any case all of them collectively will join one party only.<br><br><u>Conclusions :</u><br>I. The 25 independent MLAs will join XYZ party in a short period of time.<br>II. The 25 independent MLAs will join some other political party in a short period of time.

Correct Answer: Either I or II follows
The statement asserts that 25 independent M.L.A.s shall join one party only. Thus, they may join XYZ or any other party. So, either I or II follows.