You have to accomplish a very important task for your headquarters

You have to accomplish a very important task for your headquarters within the next two days. Suddenly you meet with an accident. Your officer insists that you complete the task. You would

1. ask for an extension of deadline
2. inform headquarters of your inability to finish on time
3. suggest alternate person to Headquarters who may do the needful
4. stay away till you recover

Informing headquarters of your inability to finish the work on time, explaining the reason is the best action. So, answer is option (b).