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Statement I A severe cyclonic storm is likely to hit the western coast by next forty eight hours. ......... Conclusion There was no casualty of human beings and caused considerably less distress to the people living in the Western coastline. A. Statement II The weather department failed to forecast severity of the cyclonic storm. B. Statement II Most of the people living in the Western coast were shifted to safe shelters with food and water. C. Statement II The Government machinery was inadequate to move people out of the coastal area in time.

Only A
Only B
Only C
None of these

Correct Answer: Only B

Explanation:

The conclusion that there was no casualty of human beings indicates that people must have been shifted to a safe place before the storm hit.

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