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Statement: A train was derailed near a station while moving over a bridge and fell into the river.
Courses of action, I. The Railway authorities should clarify the reason of the accident to the Govrnment.
II. The Government should allocate fund to compensate for the destruction caused.

A

if only I follows,

B

if only II follows,

C

if either I or II follows,

D

if both I and II follow.

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D

If a train has been derailed, the Government must obtain necessary information as to what caused the accident. This would enable file Government to take necessary preventive measures. Hence, course if action I follows. Further, the derailment of the train is the governments responsibility and, consequently, the government must pay compensation to the men affected. Hence II follows.
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