Q1. Statement One of the problems facing the food processing industry is the irregular supply of raw material The producers of raw material are not getting a reasonable price Courses of Action The government should regulate the supply of raw material to other industries also The government should announce an attractive package to ensure regular supply of raw material for food processing industry

Q2. Statement The vegetable traders feel that the prices of onion will again go up shortly in the State P Courses of Action The P State Government should purchase and store sufficient quantity of onion in advance to control prices The F State Government should make available network of fair price shops for the sale of onions during the period of shortage

Q3. Statement There have been many instances of derailment of trains due to landslide in the hilly areas which caused loss of many lives Courses of action I The railway authority should arrange to deploy pilot engines before the movement of passenger trains in the hilly areas to alert the trains in case of any landslide II The railway authority should strengthen the hill slopes by putting iron meshes so that the loose boulders do not fall on the track

Q4. Statement There has been a significant drop in the water level of all the lakes supplying water to the city Courses of Action The water supply authority should impose a partial cut in supply to tackle the situation The government should appeal to all the residents through mass media for minimal use of water

Q5. Statement Financial stringency prevented the State Government from paying salaries to its employees since April this year Courses of Action The State Government should immediately curtail the staff strength at least by 30 The State Government should reduce wasteful expenditure and arrange to pay the salaries of its employees