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In this question, a statement is followed by two courses of action, numbered I and II. You must assume everything in the statement to be true and on the basis of the information given in the statement, decide which of the courses of action logically follow(s) for pursuing.
Statement:
Due to water pipeline work planned in Grant Road for the next 3 days, the road will be closed for traffic till further notice.
Courses of Action:
I. Traffic police should increase the number of personnel present at Grant Road to physically coordinate traffic diversion effectively.
II. Traffic police should issue a notification in major newspapers regarding traffic diversions and alternate routes that can be taken by the general public till the Grant Road closure continues.
Only I follows
Only II follows
Both I and II follow
Neither I nor II follows
Both I and II follow
Evaluate whether each course of action is a practical, logical, and proportional administrative measure to mitigate the issue described in the statement.
Evaluate whether each course of action is a practical, logical, and proportional administrative measure to mitigate the issue described in the statement.
Analyze the Statement
Grant Road is closed for traffic for the next 3 days due to scheduled water pipeline work. This causes disruption in normal commuting.
Evaluate Course of Action I
Deploying additional traffic police personnel on Grant Road is a practical and direct step to manage local traffic diversions physically and prevent congestion.
Evaluate Course of Action II
Notifying the public via major newspapers about alternate routes helps commuters plan their journeys in advance, minimizing inconvenience.
A: Only I follows is incorrect because Action II is equally valid and necessary. B: Only II follows is incorrect because Action I is also practical and necessary. D: Neither I nor II follows is incorrect because both actions are logical administrative responses.
C is correct because both courses of action (I and II) are practical, logical, and necessary administrative steps to handle traffic disruption during road closure.
In Statement and Courses of Action questions, always look for administrative feasibility and whether the action directly solves or mitigates the problem without being extreme or impractical.