General Studies · Statement and Course of Action

A statement is given followed by two courses of action, numbered I and II. You must assume everything in the statement to be true and on the basis of the information given in the statement, decide which of the given courses of action(s) logically follow(s) for pursuing. Statement: A rise in the price of tomatoes in state X has been reported in the past 5 months. This is due to the shortage of tomatoes in state X owing to the export of tomatoes to other states. Courses of Action: I) The Government of State X should impose a limit to the export of tomatoes to other states during peak seasons. II) The Government of State X should impose a maximum price above which tomatoes cannot be sold in the state.