In given question 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 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 large number of students have been caught using unfair means during the final-year degree examination.
Courses of action:
I. All these students should be debarred permanently from appearing for any examination conducted by the authority.
II. The guardians of these students should be called by the authority to inform them that any such behaviour in future will not be tolerated.

Options

A. if only I follows
B. if only II follows
C. if either I or II follows
D. if neither I nor II follows

Answer

D

Explanation

Course of action is advisable because it is an extreme action/step. Course of action II is also not advisable because in educational institutions interference of the police should be avoided.