General Studies · Course of Action

Read the following information carefully and answer the question that follows. Statement: A large reservoir that supplies drinking water to several towns is at a critically low level. The main cause is a prolonged drought combined with a high rate of water wastage by residential and commercial users. The local water authority is concerned about a potential water shortage crisis. Experts recommend that to prevent this, a combination of water conservation measures and a reduction in wastage is necessary. Assuming everything in the statement to be true, decide which of the following courses of action logically follow for pursuing. A. The water authority should launch a public awareness campaign on the importance of water conservation and provide tips on how to reduce consumption at home and work. B. The water authority should implement a tiered pricing system where the cost of water increases significantly after a certain usage limit. C. The water authority should immediately shut off the water supply to all non-essential businesses to conserve water. D. The water authority should invest in desalination plants to create an alternative source of water, even though it is an expensive long-term solution.