General Studies · Statement and Course of Action

Read the statement and decide which of the following course(s) of action logically follow(s). Statement: The air quality in City-X has been consistently poor, with pollution levels exceeding safe limits due to vehicular emissions and industrial smoke. Public health officials have reported a rise in respiratory illnesses among residents. Experts recommend taking immediate measures to curb these sources of pollution. Proposed Actions: A. The government should introduce a policy to phase out old, high-emission vehicles and promote the use of public transportation and electric vehicles. B. All factories in City-X should be permanently shut down to eliminate industrial smoke. C. The government should launch public awareness campaigns about the health risks of pollution and encourage citizens to carpool or use bicycles for short commutes. D. The government should allocate funds to build more hospitals and clinics to treat the increasing number of patients with respiratory illnesses.