Situation–Reaction (Found money on street):\nWhile walking down the street, you spot two ₹100 rupee notes lying on the pavement with no obvious owner nearby. What should you do to handle the situation responsibly and lawfully?

Introduction / Context:
Situational judgement questions test practical ethics, civic sense, legality, and risk awareness. Finding money on a public pavement puts you at a decision point that balances moral responsibility with local laws about lost-and-found property.

Given Data / Assumptions:

• The money (two ₹100 notes) is unattended on a public pavement.
• No owner is immediately identifiable.
• You have enough time and access to basic civic resources (e.g., a nearby police outpost).

Concept / Approach:
Best practice for lost-and-found items is to secure the property and report it to lawful authorities so it can be claimed by the rightful owner. Keeping the money creates legal and ethical exposure. Leaving it invites misuse. Donating it still bypasses due process and may be construed as misappropriation. Handing it to the police creates a record and maximizes the chance of rightful recovery.

Step-by-Step Solution:
1) Ensure your safety and that the location is secure.2) Pick up the notes to prevent further loss or tampering.3) Walk to the nearest police station or beat booth and file a brief lost-and-found report with time/place details.4) If applicable, obtain an acknowledgment/diary number.

Verification / Alternative check:
Some jurisdictions allow turning items over to facility security (mall, campus). On a public street, the police remains the appropriate authority. CCTV in the vicinity can later help identify the owner.

Why Other Options Are Wrong:
Pocket it yourself ignores legality and ethics. Leave it where it is abdicates responsibility. Give the money to a beggar is charitable but still not lawful custody transfer.

Common Pitfalls:
Believing small amounts “do not matter,” or assuming donation legitimizes possession.

Final Answer:
Deposit it in the nearest police station.