Match the LIST-I with LIST-II
| LIST-I | LIST-II |
| (Characteristic) | (Type of Plan) |
| A. Suitable for non-recurring situations | I. Rule |
| B. Ensures internal operations are running smoothly | II. Policy |
| C. General statements that guide towards a direction | III. Single-use Plan |
| D. Specific statements that do not allow for any flexibility | IV. Standing Plan |
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is Option (2) → A-III, B-IV, C-II, D-I
(A) Suitable for non-recurring situations — this matches (III) Single-use Plan. A single-use plan is made for a one-time event, such as a budget for one project. It is not used again once the event is over.
(B) Ensures internal operations are running smoothly — this matches (IV) Standing Plan. A standing plan is used again and again for repetitive activities. Because the same situations are handled the same way each time, internal work runs smoothly.
(C) General statements that guide towards a direction — this matches (II) Policy. A policy is a general guide to thinking and decision making. It sets the direction but leaves room for judgement.
(D) Specific statements that do not allow for any flexibility — this matches (I) Rule. A rule states exactly what must or must not be done. No discretion is allowed.
NCERT (2026-27 Edition): “Single-use Plan: A single-use plan is developed for a one-time event or project. Such a course of action is not likely to be repeated in future, i.e., they are for non-recurring situations. …” “Standing Plan: A standing plan is used for activities that occur regularly over a period of time. It is designed to ensure that internal operations of an organisation run smoothly. …” “Policy Policies are general statements that guide thinking or channelise energies towards a particular direction. …” “Rule Rules are specific statements that inform what is to be done. They do not allow for any flexibility or discretion. …” |