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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 of the courses of action logically follow(s) for pursuing.
Statement:
Air quality in City A has significantly deteriorated over the last decade due to increased industrial emissions.
Courses of Action:
I. Authorities of City A should implement strict emission control regulations for industries in the city.
II. The industries should distribute face masks to the residents of City A to protect them from the poor air quality.
Only I follows
Neither I nor II follows
Only II follows
Both I and II follow
Only I follows
A course of action is logically sound if it addresses the root cause (Emission control) or mitigates the direct effect, provided the action is within the authority's power. Distributing masks (II) is a palliative, not a structural solution, and is typically a public health measure rather than an industrial one.
A course of action is logically sound if it addresses the root cause (Emission control) or mitigates the direct effect, provided the action is within the authority's power. Distributing masks (II) is a palliative, not a structural solution, and is typically a public health measure rather than an industrial one.
Analyze the Statement
The problem is identified as 'significantly deteriorated air quality' caused specifically by 'increased industrial emissions'.
Evaluate Course of Action I
Implementing strict emission control regulations directly attacks the root cause (industrial emissions). This is a logical, authoritative step to mitigate pollution.
Evaluate Course of Action II
Distributing face masks is a reactive, short-term safety measure. It treats the symptom (exposure) rather than the disease (pollution source). Moreover, the responsibility for ambient air quality regulation usually lies with the administration, not individual industries.
II is incorrect because it is a symptomatic relief measure that does not address the core problem of industrial emissions, and it is not the primary responsibility of industries to manage public health policy for the entire city.
A is correct because implementing strict regulations is the most direct and effective administrative action to curb the source of industrial air pollution.
In 'Course of Action' questions, always look for solutions that address the root cause and are within the scope of the authority's power; avoid measures that are merely temporary relief unless the problem cannot be solved at the source.
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