The numeral in the days for the HO to forward a Section 20 requisition to the Board is:

The question asks about the internal administrative timeline for the Head Office (HO) to forward a specific type of requisition, a Section 20 requisition, to the Board. 3 days is the correct answer, indicating an efficient and standard period for such internal communication.

• Option A (1 day) and Option B (2 days) might be too tight for ensuring all necessary internal checks and documentation are completed before forwarding, especially if multiple departments are involved.
• Option D (5 days) could be considered a slight delay for an internal forwarding process that should ideally be expedited to ensure timely action by the Board.

Thus, 3 days provides a reasonable balance for internal processing and timely escalation.