Multiple choice

Directions: In the question below are given a statement followed by two courses of action numbered I and II. A course of action is a step or administrative decision to be taken for improvement, follow-up or further action in regard to the problem, policy, etc. On the basis of the information given in the statement, you have to assume everything in the statement to be true, then decide which of the suggested courses of action logically follow(s) for pursuing.

Statement: A huge oil tanker overturned on the highway leading to the state capital and blocked most part of the highway from vehicular traffic. Courses of action:
I. The govt. should immediately constitute a high level enquiry committee to look into the matter. II. The driver of the oil tanker should immediately be arrested.

  1. if only Course of action I follows.

  2. if only Course of action II follows.

  3. if either Course of action I or Course of action II follows.

  4. if neither Course of action I nor Course of action II follows.

  5. if both Courses of action I and II follow.
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Course of action I does NOT follow because constituting an enquiry committee doesn't address the immediate problem of blocked traffic - it's a bureaucratic response to an urgent operational issue. Course of action II does NOT follow because immediately arresting the driver without investigation may be premature; the focus should be on clearing the highway. Neither action addresses the primary need of restoring traffic flow.

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