Direction: A statement is followed by two courses of action numbered I and II. You are supposed to assume everything in the statement to be true and on the basis of the information given in the statement decide which of the suggested courses of action logically follow(s).

Statement: Reports of steep and continued decline in the inflows into the Gobind Sagar reservoir of the Bhakra Dam, coupled with a depleted stock of steam coal with the thermal power plants in the North, may lead to a serious power crisis in the region.

Course of Action

I. The supply of steam coal to the thermal power plants needs to be immediately stepped up by the government.

II. The government should set up hydraulic power plants on other rivers in the region.