Each item describes a situation and is followed by four possible responses. Indicate the response you find most appropriate. Choose only one response for each item. The responses will be evaluated based on the level of appropriateness for the given situation You are an officer-in-charge for providing basic medical facilities to the survivors of an earthquake affected area. Despite your best possible effort, people put allegations against you for making money out of the funds given for relief. You would

Option A is correct because it demonstrates accountability, transparency, and confidence in one's integrity. As a public servant, facing allegations, especially concerning public funds in a disaster, requires a professional response to clear one's name and restore public trust. An enquiry is the proper mechanism for this. A) let an enquiry be set up to look into the matter: This is the most appropriate response. It shows a commitment to transparency, accountability, and a willingness to face scrutiny, which is essential for a public officer. It helps in establishing facts and clearing one's name. B) ask your senior to appoint some other person in your place: This might be perceived as shirking responsibility or even an admission of guilt, undermining public trust and the officer's own standing. The allegations would still remain unresolved. C) not pay attention to allegations: Ignoring serious allegations, especially in a sensitive situation like disaster relief, is irresponsible and unprofessional. It erodes public trust and can escalate the situation, showing a lack of accountability. D) stop undertaking any initiative till the matter is resolved: This would be highly detrimental to the survivors who are dependent on the relief efforts. It is an irresponsible act that prioritizes personal issues over the urgent needs of the affected population, effectively punishing the victims.