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Read the following scenario and answer the THREE questions that follow.
Mr. Singh lived in a sprawling housing society. He employed two part-time domestic helps, Vimla and Sharda. Vimla was responsible for cleaning and dusting, while Sharda took care of cooking.
Once Sharda fell ill and consequently took leave for three days. When Sharda returned to work, she learned that Mr. Singh’s gold ring, a gift from his mother, was missing. Suspecting theft, Mr. Singh had terminated Vimla. Mr. Singh asked Sharda to take additional responsibility of cleaning the house, along with an offer to double her salary. Sharda accepted the offer as her previous two jobs were lost due to frequent health-related absences. She was struggling to make ends meet; this offer would go a long way to help her.
Next day, while cleaning under the dressing table, Sharda found the gold ring. Overjoyed, Mr. Singh expressed his gratitude by presenting Sharda a reward of one thousand rupees! However, he made no mention of reinstating Vimla.
Two months passed, and owing to Sharda’s improved health and dedication, Sharda started working in three more houses. However, Vimla was dismissed from her jobs in two more houses primarily due to the ring incident. News of the discovery of the lost ring had not become public, and Sharda wanted to help Vimla. Sharda is contemplating over possible actions.
Which of the following actions, by Sharda, will BEST help Vimla?
Option E is the best option here. This action directly addresses the issue that is causing Vimla’s current problems: the suspicion of theft due to the missing ring. By informing Vimla’s employers that the ring was actually misplaced and has been found, Sharda can help clear Vimla’s name and restore her reputation. This could potentially help Vimla regain her lost jobs or find new ones more easily. It’s a direct and effective way to help Vimla without causing additional conflicts or problems.
Option A: This could potentially lead to conflict with Mr Singh and might not necessarily help Vimla. There’s also a risk that Mr. Singh could terminate Sharda’s employment as a result of the confrontation.
Option B: This might provide Vimla with some satisfaction, but it’s not guaranteed to help her regain her lost jobs. It could also lead to further conflict with Mr Singh.
Option C: This could help spread the news about the ring, but it might not reach the people who terminated Vimla’s employment. Therefore, it might not be as effective in helping Vimla regain her job.
Option E: This would involve a significant sacrifice on Sharda’s part and there’s no guarantee that Mr. Singh would rehire Vimla. It could also leave Sharda without a job.
Therefore, Option D is the best answer.
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