In the question below, are given a statement followed by five courses of actions numbered I, II, III IV and V. On the basis of the information given, you have to assume everything in the statement to be true, and then decide which of the following suggested courses of actions logically follow(s) for pursuing. Statement.- Situation in interiors areas of few districts– like Dantewada, Bijapur or Sukma– is described by the locals as “explosive” as Maoists have asked the villagers not only to boycott polls but also to vacate the area. Course of Actions- I. Police should arrest Maoists in that area. II. State government should provide aids to locals. III. State government should ensure the safety of locals. IV. Election commission should cancel the voting in above said districts. V. State government should instruct police to ensure safety of election officers. Correct Answer Only I, III and V follow 1. Police should arrest Maoists in that area. True, because it’s police’s duty to arrest any fringe element. 2. State government should provide aids to locals. False, As Maoists have only threatened to locals and haven’t done any mischief. So an aid is not required. 3. State government should ensure the safety of locals. True. It is state government’s duty to ensure safety of all the citizens of their state. 4. Election commission should cancel the voting in above said districts. False, as this is not a way to perform elections. This step will encourage more fringe groups to halt the elections. 5. State government should instruct police to ensure safety of election officers. True. It is state government and police’s duty to keep all the election officers safe. Hence, only I, III and V follow is the correct answer.