Decision-making – Managing festival influx of ~20 lakh visitors Statement: It is estimated that about twenty lakh people will visit the city during the ensuing festival. Courses of Action: I. The civic authority should monitor crowding and restrict entry beyond a manageable number. II. The local police should be on high alert to maintain law and order. III. All hospitals in the city should be put on high alert for any eventuality.

Introduction / Context:
Large gatherings increase risks relating to crowd crush, stampedes, crime, fires, and medical emergencies. We must identify prudent, proactive measures for a projected influx of approximately two million visitors.

Given Data / Assumptions:

• Festival-time surge to ~20 lakh people.
• Civic, police, and health systems are responsible.
• Capacity limits and safety thresholds exist.

Concept / Approach:
Crowd-management doctrine advocates capacity control, robust policing, and medical readiness. All three proposed actions are standard components of a mass-event plan.

Step-by-Step Solution:

Verification / Alternative check:
Best practices (incident command, triage posts, crowd counts) align with all three actions.

Why Other Options Are Wrong:

• Any subset omits a critical pillar (crowd control, law enforcement, or medical preparedness).
• “None” contradicts established event-safety planning.

Common Pitfalls:
Overlooking medical surge while focusing on policing; ignoring capacity thresholds.

Final Answer:
All follow