Question 1
Statement: The prices of essential commodities have increased significantly in the past month.
Course of Action:
I. The government should immediately impose price controls on essential items.
II. The supply chain should be investigated to identify reasons for price rise.
III. All shops selling essential commodities should be closed.
Action I is a reasonable immediate measure to protect consumers from exploitation. Action II is essential for long-term solution by identifying root causes. Action III is counterproductive - closing shops would worsen the situation by reducing supply. Decision Framework: Immediate control (I) + Root cause analysis (II) = Effective policy response.