In each question below is given a statement followed by two courses of action…

In each question below is given a 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 follow(s) for pursuing.

Statement: Financial stringency prevented the State Government from paying salaries to its employees since April this year.

Courses of Action:

i. The State Government should immediately curtail the staff strength at least by 30%.

ii. The State Government should reduce wasteful expenditure and arrange to pay the salaries of its employees.