In the question given below, a statement is given followed by three courses of action. A course of action is taken for improvement, follow up, etc. Read the statement carefully and give your answer.
Statement: Muslim scholars from three countries – Afghanistan, Pakistan, and Indonesia – issued an edict on Saturday saying that violent extremism and terrorism, including suicide attacks, are against Islamic principles, in an effort to convince the Taliban to end their violence.
Courses of Action:
I. The Muslim scholars from the three countries should force the Taliban leaders to sign an agreement whereby they will no longer engage in acts of violence.
II. Along with the edict, the Muslim scholars should also appeal to the United Nations and seek their help in persuading the Taliban.
III. The Muslim scholars should send a petition to the Islamic Court of Justice asking them to force the Taliban to stop their violent activities.

Options

A. (a) Only course of action I follows
B. (b) Only course of action II follows
C. (c) Both I and II follow
D. (d) Both II and III follow

Answer

B

Explanation

Only course of action II follows. Appealing to the United Nations and seeking their help in persuading the Taliban to end their violence is something practical and might have a positive effect. Both courses of action I and III are too dogmatic, the use of the word ‘force’ in both the cases hint at a sense of compulsion, something that a violent organization like the Taliban might not take too well. Hence, option B is the correct answer.