Question

    In each question below is given a statement followed by two courses of action numbered I and II. You have to assume everything in the statement to be true and on the basis of the information given in the statement, decide which of the suggested courses of action logically follow(s) for pursuing.

    Statement:    Ganges’s average fecal coliform

    count as it exits Varanasi, is between 1-2 million per milliliter of water – which means that its water is lethal for drinking, bathing and even irrigation .  Courses of Action: I) finding innovative ways to check the growing amount of untreated sewage discharged into the river fixing the enforcement to stop industries from discharging waste into the river are necessary steps to stop pollution in Ganga River. II )Police should personally monitor activities in Ganga and people should be fined if found taking bath in Ganga or using the water for personal work which adds more pollution to it.
    A If only I follows Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B If only II follows Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C If either I or II follows Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D If neither I nor II follows Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E If both I and II follow Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    I) It follows since Industries discharge and untreated sewage discharge are mainly responsible for polluting Ganga so steps against them would help. II) It doesn’t follow since it’s not a practical approach, Ganga covers so many places, it’s not possible to deploy policemen at each and every point.

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