Direction: In each of the questions below is given a statement followed by two courses of action numbered I and II. A Courses of action is a step for administrative decision to be taken for improvement, follows-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) worth pursuing.
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Statement
while laying pipelines by one of the utility companies a huge fire broke out due to damage done to the pipeline.
Courses of Action
I. All the licences of the utility company should immediately be suspended pending enquiry into the incident.
II. People residing in the area should be advised to stay indoors to avoid burn injuries.
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- if only I follows
- if only II follows
- if either I or II follows
- if neither I nor II follows
Correct Option: B
It is an accident and hence suspending licences of other utilities for this happening is not right courses of action. However, instructions should be given to the people to remain inside their houses.
