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: Analyse options.
- Condition (i) requires MBBS $\geq$ 50%. Gauri has 47%. - However, Condition (C) states: if a candidate fails (i) but has $\geq$ 45% in MBBS and an M.D. with $\geq$ 50%, they should be referred to the CMO. - Gauri has 47% in MBBS and 56% in M.D., meeting this exception criteria.
Step 2: Conclusion.
Based on the special cases provided, Gauri's application must be referred to the CMO. Final Answer: (e) Refer to the C.M.O.