Statement: Heavy rains hit the state during October, just before the State Assembly elections, and caused heavy damage to standing crops in most parts of the state. Courses of Action: I. Elections should be postponed to give candidates the opportunity to campaign. II. The Government should announce a relief package for those who are affected. Which course(s) of action logically follow(s)?

Introduction / Context:Natural calamities damaging crops require immediate relief and recovery measures. Election schedules, once announced, are ordinarily maintained unless conduct is impossible; campaigning convenience is not a sufficient ground for postponement.

Given Data / Assumptions:

• Event: Heavy rains with widespread crop loss.
• Needs: Compensation, input support, credit relief, and restoration.
• Elections: Scheduled; no claim that polling logistics are impossible.

Concept / Approach:Assess relevance and necessity. Relief (II) directly addresses citizens’ hardship. Postponement (I) serves political actors’ convenience rather than voter welfare, absent evidence that election administration is infeasible.

Step-by-Step Solution:

Verification / Alternative check:Standard disaster response includes ex-gratia payments, input subsidies, interest subvention, and expedited insurance claims.

Why Other Options Are Wrong:

Common Pitfalls:Conflating political convenience with public interest; delaying relief pending elections.

Final Answer:Only II follows.