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Statement and Courses of Action

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Directions: In the question, a statement is followed by three courses of action numbered I, II and III. Assume everything in the statement to be true, and decide which of the suggested courses of action logically follow(s) for pursuing.

Statement: Residents from Model Colony coming under Northward of city X have complained to the ward officer that for last three days the tap water in the ward is contaminated & no action is being initiated by municipal staff. Courses of action: (I) The ward officer of North Ward should initiate action against the residents who have lodged complaints against municipal staff. (II) The ward officer should ask his junior officer to visit Model Colony to assess the actual condition of water with his staff & to get samples of water tested from laboratories. (III) The ward officer should ask ward engineer to check water installations & pipelines in the Model Colony area.

  1. Only I and II

  2. Only II and III

  3. Only either I or III and II

  4. Only I and III

  5. None of these


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

First is not an administrative decision, it is vindictive step; so only II & III courses of action are correct.

Directions: The statement given below is followed by two courses of action numbered I and II. Assume everything in the statement to be true and decide which of the suggested courses of action logically follow(s) for pursuing.

Statement: There has been an unprecedented increase in the number of requests for berths in most of the long distance trains during current holiday season. Courses of action: I. The railway authority should immediately increase the capacity in each of these trains by attaching additional coaches. II. The people seeking accommodation should be advised to make their travel plan after the holiday.

  1. if only I follows

  2. if either I or II follows

  3. if only II follows

  4. if both I and II follow

  5. if neither I nor II follows


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Statement II is illogical. Only statement I is correct. During holiday season the number of passengers tends to increase. So, steps should be taken to increase the capacity.

Directions: A statement followed by two courses of action numbered I and II is given below. Assume everything in the statement to be true and decide which of the suggested courses of action logically follow(s) for pursuing.

Statement: Due to availability of air tickets at cheaper rates from various airlines large numbers of people now a days prefer to travel by air than travelling by train. Courses of action: I. Railway ministry has to do its best efforts to improve the quality of rail journey in respect of facilities and also the punctuality. II. Airlines should not be allowed to introduce various schemes offering concessional fares.

  1. if only I follows

  2. if only II follows

  3. if either I or II follows

  4. if neither I nor II follows

  5. if both I and II follow


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Statement II is an extreme step. It is illogical as it would lead to decline of airline industry. Statement I is correct as steps should be taken to improve rail travel and thus, attract more passengers.

Directions: In the question, a statement is followed by two courses of action numbered I and II. Assume everything in the statement to be true, and decide which of the suggested courses of action logically follow(s) for pursuing.

Statement: Reading habits in the children of coming generations is diminishing day by day. Courses of action: I. Access to various electronic gadgets such as television, computer and particularly the internet should be controlled. II. Parents should ensure and cultivate reading habits among their children.

  1. If only I follows

  2. If only II follows

  3. If either I or II follows

  4. If neither I nor II follows

  5. If both I and II follow


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Statement II is the logical course of action. Statement I is not logical as internet and computers can also be used for reading.

Directions: The question given below is followed by two courses of action numbered I and II. Assume everything in the statement to be true and decide which of the suggested courses of action logically follow(s) for pursuing.

Statement: Mr. Manohar Jalan, an employee of company X shows no more interest in his work. Courses of action: I. The personnel officer should look into Mr. Jalan's problems and try to sort them out. II. The company should depute Mr. Jalan to some other work for a period of time.

  1. Only I follows

  2. Only II follows

  3. Either I or II follows

  4. Both I and II follow

  5. Neither I nor II follows


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Both statements are logical courses of action to be followed. The problem or root cause needs to be identified and then efforts to sort them should be initiated. Mr. Jalan can be given some other work till his problems are sorted out.

Directions: In the question, a statement is followed by two courses of action numbered I and II. Assume everything in the statement to be true, and decide which of the suggested courses of action logically follow(s) for pursuing. Statement: Many people have encroached into the government property and built their houses and business establishments. Courses of action: I. The government should take immediate steps to remove all unauthorised constructions on government land. II. All the encroachers should immediately be put behind bars and also be slapped with a hefty fine.

  1. Only course of action I follows

  2. Only course of action II follows

  3. Either course of action I or II follows

  4. Neither course of action I nor II follows

  5. Both courses of action I and II follow


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Statement II would be an exterme step. A warning would be sufficient. Statement I is logical as the encroachments are illegal and they should be removed.

Directions: In the question below is given a statement followed by two courses of action numbered I and II. A course of action is a step or administrative decision to be taken for improvement, follow–up or further action in regard to the problem, policy, etc. On the basis of the information given in the statement, you have to assume everything in the statement to be true, then decide which of the suggested courses of action logically follow(s) for pursuing. Mark answer as

Statement: A major part of the local market in the city was gutted due to a short circuit causing extensive damage to goods and property. Courses of action: I. The Govt. should issue strict guidelines for all establishment regarding installation and maintenance of electrical fittings. II. The Government should relocate all the markets to the outskirts of the city.

  1. if only I follows

  2. if only II follows

  3. if either I or II follows

  4. if neither I nor II follows

  5. if both I and II follow


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Relocating the markets seems to be an unreasonable move, whereas guiding the shop owners about safety, etc. is the best thing to do in such situation.

Directions: In the question, a statement is followed by two courses of action numbered I and II. Assume everything in the statement to be true, and decide which of the suggested courses of action logically follow(s) for pursuing.

Statement: A software manufacturing company found out that a product it has launched, recently, has a few bugs. Courses of action: I. Take the product off the market and apologize to customers. II. Apologize and fix up the bug for all customers.

  1. Only I follows

  2. Only II follows

  3. Either I or II follows

  4. Both I and II follow

  5. Neither I nor II follows


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

If there is a problem it should be fixed. Taking it off the market would create problems for the customers who have already bought the product. So, only statement II is logical.

Directions: In the question, a statement is followed by two courses of action numbered I and II. Assume everything in the statement to be true, and decide which of the suggested courses of action logically follow(s) for pursuing.

Statement: The slum population is constantly increasing, it has doubled in the past two decades. Courses of action: I. Government should adopt rigid labour laws warranting employers to build labour settlement colonies. II. Government should adopt forceful resettlement and rehabilitation of slum dwellers by offering subsidised housing.

  1. Only I follows

  2. Only II follows

  3. Neither I nor II follows

  4. Both I and II follow

  5. Either I or II follows


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The use of words forceful and rigid rule out the possibility of both statements being logical. Provision of basic amenities and rehabilation should be the logical steps.

Directions: In the question, a statement is followed by two courses of action numbered I and II. Assume everything in the statement to be true, and decide which of the suggested courses of action logically follow(s) for pursuing.

Statement: While laying pipes for one of the utility companies, a huge fire broke out due to damage done to the pipeline. Courses of action: I. The licence of the utility company should immediately be suspended, pending enquiry into the incidence. II. People residing in the area should be advised to stay indoors to avoid burn injuries.

  1. Only I follows

  2. Only II follows

  3. Neither I nor II follows

  4. Both I and II follow

  5. Either I or II follows


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Both statements are not logical. Suspending of license is not logical as other work may also suffer. Secondly, if the extent of fire is huge, people need to be evacuated, not asked to stay indoors. It would be more dangerous.

Directions: In the question, a statement is followed by two courses of action numbered I and II. Assume everything in the statement to be true, and decide which of the suggested courses of action logically follow(s) for pursuing.

Statement: The board of directors of company 'K' has decided in principle to wind up or sell off its business in all but not in core competency areas. Courses of action: I. The top management will have to first identify core competency areas of its operation. II. The top management will have to identify and shift its best people from core competency areas to non-core areas.

  1. Only I follows.

  2. Only II follows.

  3. Neither I nor II follows.

  4. Both I and II follow.

  5. Either I or II follows.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The first statement is a logical step. Only after identifying the core competency areas can they be retained. The second statement is not logical. As company is going to continue its business in core competency areas, the best people would be required there.

Directions: A statement is given below, followed by three courses of action numbered (A), (B) and (C). A course of action is a step or administrative decision to be taken for improvement, follow-up or further action in regard to the problem, policy, etc. On the basis of the information given in the statement, you have to assume everything in the statement to be true, then decide which of the suggested courses of action logically follow(s) for pursuing.

Statement: Four hard core criminals escaped by hoodwinking the security guards while being escorted by policemen from jail to the courthouse. Courses of action: (A) The local police authority should immediately alert all its stations and check-posts giving the details of the absconding criminals. (B) All the policemen and security guards escorting the criminals should be detained for questioning and details should be obtained from them. (C) The police department should immediately send out a search team to all the possible hideouts of criminals in the city.

  1. Only (A) and (B)

  2. Only (A) and (C)

  3. Only (B) and (C)

  4. All (A), (B) and (C)

  5. None of these


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Implementation of the second statement would delay the capture of the criminals and the criminals may get a chance to escape. Statements I and III are logical as they would facilitate in the capture of the criminals.

Directions: Choose the correct course of action.

A medical researcher from your university researched his medical paper by using the facilities and lab of a renowned medical college. He has since published the research paper in many national and international forums but has failed to acknowledge the medical college where he did his research, or the senior professor who acted as his mentor during research. The concerned medical college has now written to all the concerned journals (where the research paper was published) and to you to protest the breach of ethics by the researcher. As the Dean of the University, what will be an ethical decision on your part?

  1. Suspend the researcher pending an inquiry into the entire episode.

  2. State that it is at the researcher’s discretion whether or not he wants to acknowledge the place of research and the mentor.

  3. Ask the researcher to furnish a written apology for the oversight.

  4. Wait till the responses from national and international journals come in. If they have no problem, no one else should.

  5. Fine the researcher heavily so that he does not repeat same in future.


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Statement III is the ethical way to tackle the situation. Being Dean, the error of non-acknowledgement needs to be rectified. Suspending, imposing a fine or ignoring the situation as given in the rest of the statements is not correct.

Directions: In the question, a statement is followed by two courses of action numbered I and II. Assume everything in the statement to be true, and decide which of the suggested courses of action logically follow(s) for pursuing. Statement: There has been a significant drop in the water level of all the lakes supplying water to the city. Courses of action: I. The water supply authority should impose a partial cut in supply to tackle the situation. II. The government should appeal to all the residents through mass media for minimal use of water.

  1. Only I follows.

  2. Either I or II follows.

  3. Only II follows.

  4. Both I and II follow.

  5. Neither I nor II follows.


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Imposing a partial cut in supply does not offer an appropriate solution. Making people aware and appealing to them would definitely help to conserve water. The people would become more conscious and will not waste water.

Directions: In the question, a statement is followed by two courses of action numbered I and II. Assume everything in the statement to be true and decide which of the suggested courses of action logically follow(s) for pursuing.

Statement: The Indian Constitution is no more suitable for the needs of the country. Courses of action: I. A review of the Constitution should be taken up. II. The Constitution should be thrown away.

  1. Only course of action I follows.

  2. Only course of action II follows.

  3. Either course of action I or II follows.

  4. Both courses of action I and II follow.

  5. Neither course of action I nor II follows.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Indian Constitution should be amended, but not thrown away.

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