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.
Analyzing Epidemic Disease Courses of Action
The statement describes an epidemic disease outbreak in the XYZ area caused by contaminated water. We need to evaluate which proposed courses of action logically address this problem.
Evaluating Courses of Action
- Course of Action (i): Communicating awareness about preventive measures is crucial. It helps stop the disease from spreading further within the affected area and nearby regions. This directly tackles the 'spread' aspect of the epidemic. Therefore, action (i) logically follows.
- Course of Action (ii): Shifting the entire population of the XYZ area to other populated areas is a drastic measure. While it might prevent immediate exposure, it's logistically complex and disruptive. Addressing the source of contamination and local spread is usually prioritized before such a large-scale relocation. It does not represent the most immediate or logical first step compared to others. Therefore, action (ii) does not logically follow as a primary required action.
- Course of Action (iii): Treating the contaminated water body directly addresses the root cause of the epidemic. Eliminating the source of contamination is essential to stop the spread and prevent future outbreaks. Therefore, action (iii) logically follows.
Based on the analysis, actions (i) and (iii) are the most direct and logical responses to the situation described.
Similar Questions
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Statement:
If none of the employees submit their work report by tomorrow, then the monthly project will be in a crisis.
Courses of action:
i. The date of submission of work report must be extended.
ii. Some employees must speed up and submit their work report by tomorrow.
iii. The cause of late submission of work report by most employees must be figured out and proper counter-measures must be taken. - Read the given statement and courses of action carefully and decide which of the courses of action logically follow(s) from the statement.
Statement:
The weather bureau has recently forecasted next week's weather of Kashmir in which it said that there is going to be a heavy snowfall for the whole week.
Courses of Action:
(i) The weather bureau should propagate the information throughout Kashmir through various platforms.
(ii) The civic bodies must make arrangements to remove snow from roads.
(iii) The news must be stopped from spreading outside the state. - Read the given statement and courses of action carefully and decide which of the courses of action logically follow(s) from the statement.
Statement:
Many cases of children's death are reported from AES (Acute encephalitis Syndrome) in Muzaffarpur district of Bihar.
Courses of Action:
I. The question should be raised in legislative assembly and health minister's resignation should be demanded with immediate effect.
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Based on the following courses of action, select the correct one.
Courses of action:
(i) He must immediately read a book on time management to avoid such problems in the future.
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Statement:
Tonight, if I knead the dough, along with yeast and sugar, for my doughnuts, I will be able to bake and serve them fresh to my guest tomorrow evening.
Courses of Action:
(i) I must make arrangements to prevent the dough from getting spoilt and give good baking results.
(ii) I must cancel on my guest for tomorrow.
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Statement:
The sales of a specific product sold by company X has decreased in recent times, much to the company's concern.
Courses of Action:
I: The company should conduct a proper study of other competitive products in the market.
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Statement: There are chances that the dinner consumed by the students today was contaminated by typhoid causing bacteria.
Courses of Action:
(i) Some medical help must be immediately sought for the students.
(ii) Students must be asked to prepare well for exams.
(iii) The remainder of dinner (if any) must be thrown away.
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Statement:
Students are confused regarding the choice of appropriate course/stream for higher education.
Decisions:
I. Consider their interests, aptitudes and competencies while deciding on their choice.
II. Seek guidance from an education and career counsellor.
Read the given statement and courses of action carefully and decide which of the courses of action logically follow(s) from the statement.
Statement:
If Ritu studies effectively for 6 h daily from today, she will be able to pass the exam which is due after 10 days.
Courses of Action:
(i) Ritu must effectively study science for 6 h daily for 10 days to be able to prepare enough to pass her exam.
(ii) Ritu must plan her time ahead of preparation and give sufficient time to every subject.
(iii) Ritu must not play during these 10 days which are crucial for her for preparation for exams.
- Read the given statement and courses of action carefully and decide which of the courses of action logically follow(s) from the statement.
Statement:
Many cases of children's death are reported from AES (Acute encephalitis Syndrome) in Muzaffarpur district of Bihar.
Courses of Action:
I. The question should be raised in legislative assembly and health minister's resignation should be demanded with immediate effect.
II. A team of doctors should be rushed to the affected areas.
Important Questions from Course of Action
Statement: The Central Bureau of Investigations (CBI) receives the complaint of an officer taking bribes to do the duty he is supposed to.
Courses of action:
I. CBI should try to catch the officer red-handed and then take strict action against him.
II. CBI should wait for some more complaints about the officer to be sure about the matter.
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