Q117
Statement : The meteorological department has reported that a severe storm is likely to hit the city during the next forty-eight hours. Courses of Action : I. The administration should advise all the business and educational establishments to close down for two days. II. The administration should not make the information public as it could create panic among the residents of the city. III. The administration should activate its disaster management program to tackle any possible emergency situation.
A.
Only I and II follow
B.
Only III follows
C.
Only II and III follow
D.
Only I and III follow
AnswerE.
All follow
Answer: Option D
Solution
Answer: Option D
Solution:
The administration should strive to prevent the residents of the city from the ensuing danger. This can be done by persuading residents to stay indoors and putting emergency relief operation mechanism to work. Thus, both I and III follow. Further, the storm is likely to play havoc with the lives of general public if it comes as a surprise to them. So, II does not follow.