Statement–Courses of Action (youth exposure & obscenity): Youngsters are frequently observed staring at obscene posters; which course(s) of action logically follow—(I) punish and penalize children when they are found doing so, or (II) ban any public display of such obscene material?
Verbal Reasoning
Course of Action
Difficulty: Medium
Choose an option
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AOnly II follows
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BBoth I and II follow
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CNeither I nor II follows
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DEither I or II follows
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EOnly I follows
Answer
Correct Answer: Only II follows
Explanation
Given data
- Undesirable exposure arises from the availability of obscene posters.
- Course I: punish children for looking.
- Course II: ban the display of obscene material.
Concept/Approach (target the source, not the minors)A logical remedy removes or restricts the source of exposure; penalizing minors does not address root causation.
Step 1: Course IMisplaced punitive approach; it neither prevents exposure nor is proportionate.
Step 2: Course IIRemoving public displays tackles the cause and aligns with community standards and child protection.
Final AnswerOnly II follows.