Question

Choose the correct meaning of the given phrase:
“A Fabian policy”
a) Policy of achieving ends by slow and constitutional methods
b) Policy of tables
c) Policy of non-alignment
d) Peace-making policy
e) A revolutionary policy

Answer 1

Hint: There are phrases (group of words) which are based on the actions of certain legendary humans. It might have been their way of life or doing a certain action that was successful and gained acceptance in the society. It is often referred to measures or policies that are very similar to the ones taken by Fabius Maximus, who took it slow, analysed various other methods than conquests to gain victory and was successful at it. A Fabian policy is often referred to as one which is delayed and cautious.

Complete answer : Now, from the options given above,
a)Policy of achieving ends by slow and constitutional methods: this definition is the suitable of all the five, since it conveys the same meaning as given in the hint.
b)Policy of tables: it doesn’t give the same idea. In the present situation, there is no such policy by the name, “Policy of tables”.
c) Policy of non-alignment: no alignments are being spoken of here and such a policy is unheard of, though there have been movements such as “Non Aligned Movement”, which is not related to Fabian policy.
d)Peace-making policy : Objective of the peace-making is to end the violence between contending parties.Hence this is not the correct answer.
e) A revolutionary policy: It refers not to make a revolution but to use situations to our advantage cleverly.

Hence, Option a, is the correct answer.

Note: We might hover over options a and d, but such a method is not revolutionary. On the other hand, it actually points towards those that can create a change in the case of politics or in the running of the world. But, Fabian policy points towards a slow means to permanent and complete victory.
Eg: “People who are eager to get short term rewards better not opt for a strategy using Fabian policy.”