Correct answer: (d) Statement-I is incorrect, but Statement-II is correct
Explanation
- A
Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement- II explains Statement-I
Both correct and II explains I. Venezuela has not “rapidly recovered” or stopped emigration.
- B
Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct, but Statement-II does not explain Statement-I
Both correct but II does not explain I. I is false.
- C
Statement-I is correct, but Statement-II is incorrect
I correct, II incorrect. I is the false limb; oil reserves are the world’s largest.
- D
Statement-I is incorrect, but Statement-II is correct
I incorrect, II correct. Crisis and emigration continue; reserves are vast.
Summary. Official key is (d). Venezuela has the world’s largest proven oil reserves — Statement-II is true. It has not achieved a rapid recovery that stopped people leaving; millions remain abroad. Statement-I is false, so II cannot explain I.
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