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. Given answer:
Statement: There have been many instances of derailment of trains due to landslide in the hilly areas which caused loss of many lives.
Course of Action:
I. The railway authority should arrange to deploy pilot engines before movement of passenger trains in the hilly areas to alert the trains in case of any landslide.
II. The railway authority should strengthen the hills slopes by putting iron meshes so that the loose boulders do not fall on the track.

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: It is relevant being a cautious act which could prevent any harm to the lives of people travelling in the passenger trains.
II. Follows: Since hindrance in transportation is a long term problem, such a long term course of action is justified to safeguard the security of the people in the longer run.