Spurious liquor causes critical illness — identify immediate, just actions Statement: Many people became critically ill after consuming spurious liquor from a local shop. Courses of Action: I. Immediately close all liquor shops until stocks are.

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Solve this multiple-choice question and choose the correct option.

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Introduction / Context:Public safety is paramount in poisoning outbreaks. Responses should rapidly eliminate exposure, investigate, and hold culprits accountable—without resorting to extrajudicial or irrational measures. Given Data / Assumptions: Confirmed cluster of critical illness linked to a specific local liquor shop. Spurious/toxic alcohol can contaminate wider supply chains. Due process must be followed for enforcement. Concept / Approach: Remove suspected products from circulation pending testing. Investigate and prosecute responsible parties using applicable criminal laws. Avoid actions that are punitive without legal basis. Step-by-Step Solution: I follows: A temporary, area-wide suspension to test stocks prevents further harm. Scope can be risk-based, but the principle stands.II does not follow: Forcing the owner to leave town and sell elsewhere is unlawful and unsafe; it exports the risk.III follows: Probable criminal negligence or adulteration warrants arrest and trial under due process. Verification / Alternative check: Standard responses include seizures, lab testing, tracing supply chains, and prosecution—matching I and III. Why Other Options Are Wrong: I and II / II and III / All: Each includes the extralegal step II.III only: Omits urgent exposure control. Common Pitfalls: Acting punitively without legality; ignoring the immediate need to stop further poisonings. Final Answer: Only I and III follow

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