Statement — An expert group on technical education stresses that computer education should begin from primary school and be implemented in urban and rural schools simultaneously. Courses of Action — I. The Government should issue instructions to all schools to implement computer education. II. At least one teacher in each school should be trained in computer operations to teach children.
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Aif only I follows
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Bif only II follows
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Cif either I or II follows
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Dif both I and II follows
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Eif neither I nor II follows
Answer
Correct Answer: if both I and II follows
Explanation
Introduction / Context:The statement prescribes early computer education and simultaneous implementation across geographies. Valid courses of action must address both policy adoption and delivery capacity.
Given Data / Assumptions:
- Goal: universal early computer education.
- Equity: urban and rural roll-out together.
- COA I: formal directive to all schools (ensures adoption, standards, timeline).
- COA II: teacher training (ensures classroom delivery capability).
Concept / Approach:Policy without capacity fails; capacity without mandate scales poorly. Therefore, I (top-down implementation signal) and II (human resource capability) are complementary and jointly necessary to achieve the stated objective.
Step-by-Step Solution:
1) Convert recommendation to mandate (I) to ensure system-wide rollout and budgeting.2) Prepare trainers (II) to convert infrastructure into learning outcomes.3) Conclude both follow together.Verification / Alternative check:Either action alone is insufficient: I without II yields token compliance; II without I yields islands of excellence. Hence both are required.
Why Other Options Are Wrong:
Only I or only II/Either: incomplete; neither alone achieves the simultaneous, universal aim.Neither: contradicts the feasibility of the recommendation.Common Pitfalls:Ignoring training lead times and rural infrastructure; both must be planned in tandem.
Final Answer:Both I and II follow.