Residents of Ward 2 of Meghnagar complain that the streetlights on their main road have not worked for two weeks, and people walking home at night feel unsafe.
Which of the following is the most suitable course of action?

Residents should be told to stay indoors after dark.Correct answerYour answerAll streetlights in Meghnagar should be replaced with new ones.Correct answerYour answerThe municipal body should repair the streetlights on the main road at once.Correct answerYour answerShops on the main road should close before sunset.Correct answerYour answer

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CorrectNot quiteAnswer C

Correct answer: C

The problem is non-working streetlights on one road; repairing them restores light and safety. This is practical and direct.
Keeping residents indoors or closing shops early restricts people's lives instead of fixing the lights.
Replacing every streetlight in the town goes far beyond a fault on one road.

Concept: Choosing the direct, practical course
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Residents of Ward 2 of Meghnagar complain that the streetlights on their main road have not worked for two weeks, and people walking home at night feel unsafe.Which of the following is the most suitable course of action?

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Residents of Ward 2 of Meghnagar complain that the streetlights on their main road have not worked for two weeks, and people walking home at night feel unsafe.
Which of the following is the most suitable course of action?