Multiple choice

Directions: A statement is given below, followed by three courses of action numbered (A), (B) and (C). 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 very large number of devotees are expected to visit the shrine located on the busy city road on Tuesday which happens to be a very auspicious day. Courses of action: (A) The traffic department should block all the roads leading to the shrine for vehicles for Tuesday. (B) The Government should deploy armed forces in the area to tackle the huge gathering. (C) The traffic department should regulate vehicular movement in the area by restricting the flow of vehicles in only one direction for a certain period, on Tuesday.

  1. Only (A) and (B)

  2. Only (B) and (C)

  3. Only (C)

  4. All (A), (B) and (C)

  5. None of these
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C Correct answer
Explanation

This type of procession is most likely to create traffic-related problem only. So, option (2) and option (1) will be inadequate measures to stop traffic. Instead, regulation of vehicular movement in one direction will be the correct decision for ensuring traffic flow. Hence, option (3) is correct.

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