Question

Case – Gauri: Did M.D. after MBBS. Ready for 3-year bond. Good local language + Hindi. Practised 5½ years in remote village. SSC 77%, HSC 88%, MBBS 47%, M.D. 56%.

• A. To be selected
• B. Not to be selected
• C. Refer to Assistant Secretary
• D. Data inadequate
• E. Refer to the C.M.O.

Hint:

In conditional decision-making questions, always check the "Special Cases" or exceptions if a candidate fails one of the primary criteria.

Answer 1

Answer: (E)

Step 1: Understanding the Concept:
Evaluate the candidate's qualifications against the primary rules and identify if any secondary exceptions apply.
Step 2: Identifying the Vector of Change:
- Gauri has 47% in MBBS, which is less than the required 50% in criterion (i). - She has an M.D. with 56%, which is above 50%. - She has 5.5 years of rural experience (meets criterion ii). - She is ready for the 3-year bond (meets criterion iii). - She knows the local language (meets criterion iv).
Step 3: Calculation:
Because she fails criterion (i) but meets the other conditions, we look at Exception (C). Exception (C) states that if a candidate has at least 45% in MBBS (she has 47%) and an M.D. with at least 50% (she has 56%), they should be referred to the C.M.O.
Step 4: Final Answer:
Gauri should be referred to the Chief Medical Officer. Thus, the correct option is (e).