In given question statement followed by two courses of action numbers I, II and III. 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 follows (s) for pursuing.
Give answer(a) if only I follows, (b) if only II follows, (c) if either I or II follows, (d) if neither I nor II follows and (e) if both I and II follow.
Statement A very large number of students have failed in the final high school examination due to faulty question in one of the subjects.
Courses of action I. All the students who have failed in the subject should be allowed to take supplementary examination.
II. All those who are responsible for the error should be suspended and an enquiry should be initiated to find out the facts.

Options

A. if only I follows.
B. if only II follows
C. if either I or II follows.
D. if both I and Il follow

Answer

D

Explanation

Both the courses of action are suitable for pursuing. All the failed students should be allowed to take supplementary examination because they should not be made to suffer on account of faulty questions in the examination paper. Also, disciplinary action should be taken against the persons responsible for faulty question paper to prevent re-occurrence of such a blunder in the future. Therefore, both the courses of action I and II are appropriate and follows.