Question
In the question below, a passage is given followed by
three statements which may or may not be a suitable course(s) of action. A course of action is a step or administrative decision to be taken for improvement, follow-up, or further action in regard to the problem. Select the correct combination of statements. Passage: A health department report has revealed that over 50% of the residents in a major industrial suburb are suffering from chronic respiratory ailments. The report attributes this to the high levels of particulate matter (PM 2.5) released by local manufacturing units and the lack of green cover in the residential zones. Proposed Courses of Action: 1. All manufacturing units in the suburb should be shut down immediately and permanently to ensure the health of the residents. 2. The government should mandate the installation of advanced air-filtration chimneys in all local factories and conduct monthly emission audits. 3. A large-scale plantation drive should be initiated to create "green buffers" between the industrial zones and residential colonies.Solution
Statement 1 is not a suitable course of action: Permanent and immediate shutdown of all units is an extreme reaction that would lead to massive unemployment and economic distress. A suitable course of action should be balanced and solve the problem without creating a larger crisis. Statement 2 is a suitable course of action: This directly addresses the "cause" mentioned in the report (particulate matter from factories) by providing a practical technological solution and a monitoring mechanism (audits). Statement 3 is a suitable course of action: This addresses the second "cause" mentioned (lack of green cover) and acts as a long-term mitigation strategy to improve air quality. Conclusion: Since 2 and 3 are practical, relevant, and directly address the issues cited in the report, B is the correct choice.
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