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In which of the following situations is a minister misusing his power?

A. Refuses to sanction a project of his ministry for sound technical reasons


B. Threatens to send his security staff to rough up his neighbor


C. Calls up the police station asking them not to register a complaint that is likely to be filed against his relative.


D. Conducts a public meeting to discuss their issues


The Minister is misusing his power in B and C. In the second option he is knowingly misusing his power and position to threaten his neighbor by sending his security staff. In the third option, he is not abiding the laws of the country. He is partially favoring his relative and avoiding the hassles of the police.


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