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Statement: A mass mortality of shrimps in ponds on entire Andhra coast has recently been reported due to the presence of a virus. Courses of Action: The water of the ponds affected should immediately be treated for identifying the nature of the virus. The catching of shrimps from the ponds should temporarily be stopped. The fishermen should be asked to watch for the onset of such phenomenon in nature.

Only I follows
Only I and II follow
All follow
Only II and III follow
None of these

Correct Answer: Only I follows

Explanation:

The urgent need is to identify the causative virus and then treat the pond water accordingly to eliminate them. So, only I follows.

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