Information: It has been observed that a significant number of workers in the textile industry develop "brown lung" disease and severe allergic reactions due to inhaling fine cotton dust in the factories. What should be the probable Course of Action taken by the government?
I. All textile factories in the country should be shut down immediately.
II. The government should mandate the installation of high-efficiency air filtration systems and provide protective masks to all workers.
III. The government should increase the import duties on raw cotton to discourage local production.

Solution

Shutting down all textile factories would not be a feasible option, since the textile industry is a major source of employment and clothing in the country. (I) will not be a suitable course of action. Mandating the installation of air filtration systems and providing protective masks will directly address the cause of the respiratory issues and is a probable course of action. Increasing import duties on raw cotton does not address the problem at hand, which is the health safety of the workers currently inside the factories. In sum, only (II) is a probable course of action. Hence, option b.