Statement–Courses of Action (rail disruption & contingency): Ten coaches of a passenger train have derailed, blocking both pairs of railway tracks on the section; which course(s) of action logically follow—(I) immediately dispatch men and equipment to clear the tracks, and (II) divert all trains in both directions via alternative routes?
Verbal Reasoning
Course of Action
Difficulty: Medium
Choose an option
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ANeither I nor II follows
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BOnly II follows
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CBoth I and II follow
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DOnly I follows
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EEither I or II follows
Answer
Correct Answer: Both I and II follow
Explanation
Given data
- A major derailment has blocked both up and down lines.
- Course I: send teams and machinery to clear tracks immediately.
- Course II: divert traffic both ways to alternate routes.
Concept/Approach (immediate restoration + traffic management)A logical response combines clearing the obstruction and managing traffic flow to avoid cascading delays and safety risks.
Step 1: Course IRemoves the physical blockage; essential for restoration.
Step 2: Course IIMaintains operations by re-routing until normalcy returns.
Verification/AlternativeRailway emergency protocols routinely do both in parallel: clear + divert.
Final AnswerBoth I and II follow.