Directions: In the question below is given a statement followed by two courses of action numbered I and II. You have to assume everything in the statement to be true and on the basis of the information given in the statement, decide which of the suggested course of action logically follow(s) for pursuing. Statement: Urban India generates 62 million tonnes of waste annually, and it has been predicted that this will reach 165 million tonnes in 2030. Courses of Action: I.Classification of the garbage into recyclable and non-recyclable material must be implemented at every level in the country. II.Regular waste audits should be conducted across the country so that smarter purchasing decisions are made.
Both I and II follow.
The question presents a critical issue regarding waste generation in urban India, highlighting a significant increase from 62 million tonnes annually to a projected 165 million tonnes by 2030. We need to evaluate two proposed courses of action to address this growing problem.
Analyzing Course of Action I: Waste Classification
Course of Action I suggests implementing the classification of garbage into recyclable and non-recyclable material at every level across the country. This is a fundamental step in effective waste management. By sorting waste at the source or collection points, we can:
- Facilitate the process of recycling valuable materials like paper, plastic, glass, and metal.
- Reduce the volume of waste sent to landfills, thereby extending their lifespan and minimizing environmental impact.
- Enable better segregation for composting organic waste, turning potential pollutants into useful resources.
Implementing classification addresses the immediate need to manage the vast quantities of waste generated, making it a logical and necessary step.
Analyzing Course of Action II: Waste Audits and Smart Purchasing
Course of Action II proposes conducting regular waste audits across the country to inform smarter purchasing decisions. Waste audits involve examining the types and quantities of waste produced. This information can:
- Identify key sources and types of waste generated within households, institutions, and businesses.
- Help consumers and producers understand their consumption patterns and the waste footprint associated with them.
- Guide decisions towards purchasing products with less packaging, those made from recycled materials, or those designed for durability and repairability.
- Ultimately aim to reduce waste generation at its source, which is a more sustainable approach to waste management.
This course of action tackles the problem proactively by aiming to reduce the amount of waste created in the first place.
Conclusion: Both Courses of Action Follow
Both proposed courses of action are relevant and logical responses to the escalating problem of waste generation in urban India.
- Course of Action I focuses on improving the management and processing of existing waste through classification, which is essential for recycling and reducing landfill burden.
- Course of Action II targets the root cause by promoting waste reduction through informed consumer and producer behaviour, facilitated by waste audits.
Since both strategies address different, yet complementary, aspects of the waste crisis – management and reduction – they both logically follow from the statement.
Important Questions from Course of Action
In this question, a statement is followed by two courses of action, numbered I and II. You must assume everything in the statement to be true and on the basis of the information given in the statement, decide which course of action/s logically follows for pursuing.
Statement: A large number of the people of the city are diagnosed to be suffering from Malaria disease.
Course of Action:
I. The city municipal authorities should take immediate steps to carry out extensive fumigation in the city.
II. The people in the area should be advised to take steps to avoid mosquito bites.
In this question, a statement is followed by two courses of action, numbered I and II. You must assume everything in the statement to be true and on the basis of the information given in the statement, decide which course of action/s logically follows for pursuing.
Statement: There is a large increase in migration of villagers to urban areas as repeated crop failure has put them into financial problems.
Course of action:
I. The villagers should be provided with an alternate source of income in their villages which will make them stay there only.
II. To ensure their survival, the migrated villagers should be given access to all housing options in urban areas.
In this question, a statement is followed by two courses of actions, numbered I and II. You must assume everything in the statement to be true and on the basis of the information given in the statement, decide which of the course of action/s logically follow for pursuing.
Statement: Some serious mistakes were found in the technical section of a company. Course of Action:
I. An efficient technical team should be appointed to check the technical errors.
II. A reason explanation notice should be issued to all the employees involved in the irregularities.
Read the given statement and courses of action carefully. Assuming that the information given in the statement is true, even if it appears to be at variance with commonly known facts, decide which of the given courses of action logically follow(s) from the statement.
Statement:
Road accidents are going to increase day by day.
Courses of Action:
I. Government should start awareness programmes that promote following traffic rules strictly.
II. Government should put a limit on registration of new vehicles.
Consider the given statement to be true and decide which of the given courses of action logically follow(s) from the statement.
Statement:
Many private schools in Bangalore charge more fees than the government-prescribed limits.
Course of Action:
1. Strict action should be taken against such schools.
2. Such schools should be shut down.
