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In the question below, a few statements are given

depicting an issue or a problem. You have to assume everything in the statements to be true even if they are at variance from commonly known facts, and on the basis of the information given in the statements, decide which of the suggested courses of action logically follows for pursuing. Statement: The number of deaths in road accidents in Bihar increased by 6.33% last year compared to 2018, according to the latest data from the state transport department. The cases of road accidents have also increased by 7.07% in the state last year. As per the department's figures, a total of 7,155 persons died in 9,979 road accidents in 2019 against 6,729 deaths in 9,600 road accidents in 2018. Which of the following will not be a valid course of action to be taken by the state government to decrease road accidents in the state?

A The government must display more safety norms on the highways in the state.

B The government must appeal to people not to drive at a high speed.

C The government should impose hefty fines on people violating traffic rules in the state.

D The government should construct bumpers on the roads to decrease the speed of vehicles.

E The government should allow only two-and four wheelers to drive at a high speed.

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