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GATE 2024 XH2 (English) – Question 24

Reasoning and Comprehension · Logical and analytical reasoning · 2 marks · Multiple select

Which of the following recommended action(s) seem to be appropriate with the stated problem?

Stated problem: Many students at educational institutes do not attend classes in the post-pandemic scenario.

  1. Disciplinary action against all students should be taken as a warning.
  2. Counselling sessions should be organized to address the issues such students face.
  3. Surveys should be conducted to identify the reasons for their absence.
  4. Course content should immediately be changed.

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Correct answer: (B) Counselling sessions should be organized to address the issues such students face.; (C) Surveys should be conducted to identify the reasons for their absence.

Explanation

The cause is not known, so the sensible steps are to find the reasons (a survey) and to help the students who are facing problems (counselling). Punishing everyone or changing the course at once are not justified by the problem as stated.