Statement–Courses of Action (conjunctivitis patterns around monsoons): Minor cases occur yearly near monsoon boundaries, but this year there is a major epidemic after about four years; decide which action(s) follow—(I) take precautionary measures only every four years, (II) advise people to drink boiled water during the rainy season—based on relevance to eye infections and timing.

Difficulty: Easy

Correct Answer: Neither I nor II follows

Explanation:


Given data

  • Pattern: Some conjunctivitis cases appear annually around monsoons; a major outbreak appears after ~4 years.
  • Course I: Take precautions once every four years.
  • Course II: Advise boiled water consumption during rains.


Concept / Approach
Measures must be relevant to conjunctivitis (an eye infection) and timely (every monsoon season, not quadrennially).


Step-by-step evaluation
Step 1: Course I misconstrues the pattern; precautions should be yearly around monsoons, not only once in four years.Step 2: Course II targets water-borne GI risks, not eye infection; it is off-topic for conjunctivitis control (which focuses on hygiene, avoiding contact, not sharing towels/eyewear, etc.).


Verification / Alternative check
Relevant actions would include public advisories on eye hygiene and prompt treatment—neither proposed course states this.


Common pitfalls

  • Assuming any monsoon health advice is applicable to all monsoon ailments.


Final Answer
Neither I nor II follows.

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