In this question, a statement is given followed by two conclusions numbered i and ii. You have to assume everything in the statement to be true, th

Statement:

Thanjavur is known as the rice bowl of Tamil Nadu.

Conclusion:

i) Rice is produced only in Thanjavur.

ii) Rice may be the major crop cultivated in Thanjavur.

Choose the appropriate one from the following options

(A) Only conclusion i follows

(B) Only conclusion ii follows

(C) Either i or ii follows

(D) Neither i nor ii follows

(E) Both i and ii follow.

Given Statement: Thanjavur is known as rice bowl in Tamil Nadu.

Conclusion:

i) Rice is produced only in Thanjavur → False (Because the statement does not imply that rice is exclusively produced only in Thanjavur. While Thanjavur is known for its rice production, other regions in Tamil Nadu and elsewhere also grow rice.)

ii) Rice may be the major crop cultivated in Thanjavur → True (If Thanjavur is known as the rice bowl of Tamil Nadu, it means that rice is likely the crop that is grown in the largest quantity in Thanjavur compared to other crops.)

So, (B) Only conclusion ii follows.

Hence, the correct answer is "Option 3".