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Q1.

As the head of a municipal committee, you discover that a major infrastructure project approved by your predecessor violates environmental norms in a sensitive zone, though it has all legal permits. Halting it causes massive financial loss; proceeding causes ecological damage. What is the most judicious course of action?

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(A)
Proceed with the project as all legal permits are already secured and financial loss must be avoided.
(B)
Immediately halt the project indefinitely without consulting stakeholders to protect the environment.
(C)
Temporarily suspend critical construction, constitute an expert panel to assess mitigation measures, and engage legal and environmental stakeholders.
(D)
Ignore the violation since previous authorities approved it and focus only on completing the tenure.
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Q2.

During a flash flood warning in your district, a popular local religious festival is scheduled to begin, drawing thousands of pilgrims. The organizers refuse to postpone it, claiming divine protection. As District Magistrate, what should be your primary approach?

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(A)
Let the festival proceed and deploy rescue teams only after a disaster occurs.
(B)
Use prohibitory orders under law to prevent congregation, citing imminent threat to human life and public safety as paramount.
(C)
Allow the event to take place if organizers sign a liability waiver absolving the administration.
(D)
Cancel all future festivals permanently to avoid administrative hassles.
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