Question

In this question, there is given a statement followed by two courses of action numbered I and II. A course of action is an administrative step or decision to be taken for improvement, follow up or further action regarding the problem on the basis of the information in the statement. Assume everything in the statement to be true and decide which course of action follows logically from the given statement.
Most children in India are unable to get an education as they get involved in earning a livelihood during their childhood itself.
1. Education should be made compulsory for all children upto the age of 14.
II. Employment of children under the age of 14 years should be banned.

• A. If only action I follows.
• B. If only action II follows.
• C. If either action I or II follows.
• D. If neither action I nor II follows.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Course of Action I: Education should be made compulsory for all children up to the age of 14
This course of action directly addresses the problem by ensuring that children prioritize education over work. Making education compulsory would prevent children from missing out on education due to economic pressures.

Course of Action II: Employment of children under the age of 14 years should be banned
This course of action is also a logical step to resolve the problem because it aims to eliminate the root cause, i.e., child labor, which prevents children from going to school.
The correct answer is (A): If only action I follows.