Question :
In the question below, few statements are given depicting an issue or a problem. You have to assume everything in the statements to be true even if they are at variance from commonly known facts, and on the basis of the information given in the statements, answer the question that follows.
The extreme amount of asbestos in the Indo Gangetic River has raised alarm. The increase in the concentration of asbestos in the river is unprecedented. Asbestos is established to affect the lungs the most. Often it leads to the lung cancer.
Which of the following can be the course(s) of action by the authority/people to mitigate the effects of asbestos contamination?
I. The passive/lethargic tourism in the riverbanks must be prohibited and instead the banks must be accessible only for healthy activities such as morning jogging/walking.
II. Afforestation must be encouraged, implemented, and promoted.
III. Prohibition of waterways tourism & yachts and encouraging/implementing allowance only for healthy activities such as swimming.
1. I, II and III are independently correct courses of action, though they can't coexist.
2. Either I or III is to be a course of action
3. Only II is to be a course of action
4. Both I and II are to be courses of action
5. None of I, II and III is to be a course of action
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