In the 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 course of action logically follow(s) for pursuing. Statement: Each day, 2.9 billion litres of wastewater from sewage, domestic and industrial sources are dumped directly into the Ganges leading to water pollution. Courses of Action: I: The Government should allow the new industries to set up their factories at the banks of the Ganges. II: There should a mandatory rule for industries to treat their wastes before discharging it in the Ganges.

In the 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 course of action logically follow(s) for pursuing. Statement: Each day, 2.9 billion litres of wastewater from sewage, domestic and industrial sources are dumped directly into the Ganges leading to water pollution. Courses of Action: I: The Government should allow the new industries to set up their factories at the banks of the Ganges. II: There should a mandatory rule for industries to treat their wastes before discharging it in the Ganges. Correct Answer Only II follows

From the statement above, we understand the severity of pollution faced by the Ganges. Therefore in order to reduce it, the Government should take the necessary steps. But unfortunately, the course of action mentioned in I is not viable as it can increase pollution.
Therefore, I does not follow.

On the other hand, treating the wastes before discharging into Ganga can be a viable course of action in direction of reducing pollution.
Therefore, II follows.

Hence, Only II follows.

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