Correct Option (A)
Lodging a formal complaint with the chairperson represents a professional and principled approach to addressing perceived discrimination. This action operates within the established procedural framework, allowing for the formal articulation of a grievance without resorting to disruption or jeopardizing one's own participation in the competition. It demonstrates maturity by seeking redress through appropriate channels, thereby preserving the opportunity for a fair review of the situation while maintaining one's candidacy for the award.
Incorrect Options:
Option (B) not listen to any justification from the committee: This response is indicative of rigidity and a lack of willingness to engage in dialogue. Refusing to hear the committee's perspective can be perceived as unprofessional and dismissive, potentially escalating the situation without achieving a constructive resolution. It foregoes the opportunity to understand or challenge the committee's rationale through communication.
Option (C) ask for withdrawal of your name: Withdrawing from the competition is a self-defeating action. It surrenders one's opportunity for the award without effectively challenging the perceived injustice or prompting any re-evaluation of the discriminatory practice. This approach sacrifices personal interest and fails to address the systemic issue.
Option (D) protest and leave the place: While demonstrating a strong objection to unfairness, this action is impulsive and removes the individual from contention for the award. It may be perceived as disruptive or emotional, potentially undermining the legitimacy of the protest in a formal setting. Unlike lodging a formal complaint, it does not provide an an avenue for a structured review or resolution of the grievance within the competitive process.