Given below are two statements:
Assertion (A): There is no need for planning when only one course of action is possible.
Reason (R): Planning presupposes the existence of alternatives, as it involves choosing the most appropriate one.
In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 1
The correct answer is Option (1) → Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
Assertion (A): There is no need for planning when only one course of action is possible. — True. With only one course, there is no choice to make.
Reason (R): Planning presupposes the existence of alternatives, as it involves choosing the most appropriate one. — True. Planning examines each alternative and chooses the most appropriate one.
Why R explains A?
R says planning is a choice, so it needs alternatives to choose from. When only one course is possible, nothing is left to compare or choose. So planning has no work to do, and A follows.
NCERT (2026-27 Edition): “(vi) Planning involves decision making: Planning essentially involves choice from among various alternatives and activities. If there is only one possible goal or a possible course of action, there is no need for planning because there is no choice. The need for planning arises only when alternatives are available. In actual practice, planning presupposes the existence of alternatives. Planning, thus, involves thorough examination and evaluation of each alternative and choosing the most appropriate one.” |