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Answer with Solution

Concept Applicator

1. (a) Clearly, a suspicion first needs to be confirmed 6. (e) The situation can be tackled by periodic cuts in
and only when it is confirmed, should an action be supply, and urging people to conserve water. O, both
taken. So, only course I follows. the courses follow.
2. (b) Clearly, the contamination of ground water 7. (e) The situation demands first diverting other trains
doesn’t provide sufficient grounds to shift people to different routes so as to avert any accident, and
to other areas. The problem demands creating then clearing the tracks as soon as possible. Thus,
awareness among people of the dangers of drinking both the courses follows.
contaminated water and arranging to provide them 8. (b) clearly, war is the last resort. First, peaceful talks
safe drinking water. Thus, only course II follows. and negotiations should be indulged in, to settle the
3. (d) Here, the problem is one of mutual disagreement. issues of dispute. So, only course II follows.
So, extreme measures as getting rid of the policy or 9. (d) Re-election would demand repeated expenses
employees protesting against it, won’t help. It can and following course II would reduce the voter
best be solved by finding a middle path via mutual base permanently. Instead, an awareness should be
talks. Thus, neither I nor II follows. created among the people to use their right to vote
4. (e) Clearly, such a finding demands a probe into the effectively. So, neither I nor II follows.
matter along with sealing of the premises for further 10. (b) Following course I would be an infringement of
checks to avoid any mishap. Thus, both the courses the right to freedom of individuals. However, if the
of action I and II follow. lackening of their respective fields are found out and
5. (e) Clearly, such students who bank schools should removed, the professionals would surely give up the
be punished so that other students do not indulge idea of opting for other jobs. Hence, only course II
in the same. Also, their parents should be informed follows.
about the same so that they are not let free in future.
Thus, both I and II follow.

Concept Builder

Solution for 1 to 5 Solution for 6 to 10
1. (b) The first course of action does not match the scale 6. (b) II is the immediate course of action while I can be
of the problem. The problem is not so big as to merit implemented a bit later.
a govt enquiry. It is enough that the civic body take 7. (d) Both of these are extreme action.
action and hence II follows. 8. (b) Motormen should not be made the scapegoat for
2. (e) I will help in cure while II will help in prevention. the failure of the signalling system.
3. (a) II is an extreme action and hence does not 9. (b) If the govt goes for I, it would impinge on the
follows. I is a proper course of action. Note that autonomy of the private sector.
taking immediate steps is not the same immediate 10. (a) I follows as a measure of caution. But II won’t
removal of the constructions. Which may again have solve the problem: poor electrical fittings would
been considered to be extreme course of action.
wreak havoc wherever the market be.
4. (d) if the rainfall is normal. It does not mean we would Solution for 11 to 15
deprive the farmers of his due. The action may be
deemed to be correct only if we know that they are 11. (b) I is simply absurd. II follows as a solution to be
the reversal of policies which has been framed during complicated paperwork.
crisis years. 12. (b) I is easier said than done. Even I makes sense
5. (d) Both are extreme courses of action. only when the govt goes for II.