The given statement is following by some courses of action. Assuming the…
2015
The given statement is following by some courses of action. Assuming the statement to be true, decide the correct option.
Statement:
There has been a significant drop in the water level in the lakes supplying water to the city.
Course of action:
(I) The water supply authority should impose a partial cut in supply to tackle the situation.
(II) The government should appeal to all the residents through mass media for minimal use of water.
(III) The government should ban the water supply in lower areas
- A.
Statement I and II follow
- B.
Statement I and III follow
- C.
Statement II and III follow
- D.
All statements follow
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Correct answer: A
Answer: Both the proposal to impose a partial cut in supply and the proposal to appeal to residents for minimal water use follow; the proposal to ban water supply in lower areas does not follow.
Imposing a partial cut in supply — Follows. Reason: This is an immediate administrative measure that reduces overall consumption, preserves available reserves, and is within the typical powers of a water supply authority.
Appealing to residents through mass media for minimal use — Follows. Reason: A public appeal is a proportionate, non-coercive way to reduce demand quickly and complements any administrative rationing.
Banning water supply in lower areas — Does not follow. Reason: This action is arbitrary and inequitable, could endanger residents in those areas, lacks a clear justification based on conservation principles, and is impractical to implement.
Conclusion: The two reasonable and proportionate steps are to impose a partial cut in supply and to ask residents to reduce usage. Extreme or discriminatory measures such as banning supply to specific areas should be rejected.
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