In each question below is given a statement followed by two courses of action numbered I and II. A course of action is a step or administrative, decision to be taken for improvement, follow up or further action in regard to the problem, policy etc. On the basis of the information given in the statement, you have to assume everything in the statement to be true and then decide which of the suggested courses of action logically follows for pursuing. Give answer -
Statement: Cases of road accidents are increasing constantly, particularly in the urban areas.
Course of Action:
I Transport Authorities in the urban areas should impose stringent norms for maintenance of vehicles.
II. Traffic police should severely punish those found to be violating traffic rules.

Options

A. if only Course of action I follows.
B. if only Course of action II follows.
C. if either Course of action I or course of action II follows.
D. if both courses of action I and II follow.

Answer

D

Explanation

I. Follows: Increase in accidents "constantly" shows the intensity of the problem. One of the major reasons of road accidents is lack of maintenance of vehicles, against which stringent norms are relevant and preventive in future.
II. Follows: Severely punishing the traffic violators is justified as it is a matter of life and death. Both the course of actions can be immediately implemented.