Course of Action - Verbal and Reasoning

Directions to SolveIn each question below is given a statement followed by three courses of action numbered I, II and III. You have to assume everything in the statement to be true, then decide which of the three given suggested courses of action logically follows for pursuing.
Q1:

Statement: The meteorological department has issued a notification forecasting less rainfall during next year's monsoon. Courses of Action:
  1. The government should immediately set up a water authority for proper management of water resources.
  2. The water supply authorities should be asked to implement reduction in regular water supply to tackle the situation.
  3. The farmers should be advised to cultivate alternate crops which require less water during the coming months.

A Only I and II follow

B Only II and III follow

C Only I and III follow

D All follow

E None of these

ANS:A - Only I and II follow

Explanation: Getting the information well in advance clearly suggests that adequate water be saved for the crisis by proper management and moderate cuts in water supply. Cultivating alternate crops may not prove viable for the farmers. So, only I and II follow.