Question
In the question given below, a passage is given
followed by three statements which may or may not be a suitable course(s) of action. Select the correct combination of statements that follow as a suitable course(s) of action. Passage: Heavy rainfall has lashed several districts of Maharashtra for the past five days, leading to severe waterlogging in low-lying areas. Over 25 people have died due to flood-related incidents, and thousands have been displaced. After facing criticism for its slow response, the state government is now planning urgent measures to reduce casualties and help affected citizens. Statements (Possible Courses of Action): 1. Set up temporary relief camps in safe areas for people displaced by the floods. 2. Increase the number of traffic police deployed on highways to reduce road accidents. 3. Distribute food, clean drinking water, and essential medicines in the affected districts.Solution
Statement 1 follows. Setting up temporary relief camps directly addresses the urgent need of people displaced by floods. Statement 3 follows. Distribution of food, clean water, and medicines is essential for survival and disaster management in flood-affected areas. Statement 2 does not follow. Increasing traffic police on highways does not address flood-related deaths or displacement; it is unrelated to the stated problem.
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