Read the given statement and courses of action carefully and decide which of the courses of action logically follow(s) from the statement.

Statement:

An epidemic disease has spread in an XYZ area due to contaminated water in a nearby pond.

Courses of Action:

(i) Awareness of preventive measures regarding the spread of that disease must be communicated in that area and in the areas nearby.

(ii) The people of XYZ area must be shifted to other areas populated with healthy people.

(iii) The contaminated water body must be treated.

Spreading awareness is crucial to control the spread of the epidemic. Educating people about preventive measures (like avoiding contaminated water, hygiene practices, or symptoms) directly addresses the problem.
This is a valid and logical action.

Moving infected people to healthy areas can worsen the situation by spreading the disease further. This is not a practical solution unless the disease is extremely severe and quarantine is required. Moreover, the statement does not suggest that relocation is necessary.
This course of action does not logically follow.

Treating the contaminated water is directly addressing the root cause of the problem. It will prevent further contamination and help resolve the epidemic in the long term.
This is a valid and logical action.

Thus, Correct option is (b).