Statement And Course Of Action(Reasoning Aptitude ) Questions and answers for exam Preparation

Reasoning Aptitude

STATEMENT AND COURSE OF ACTION MCQs

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Question 91. Statement:The 'X' state government has chalked out a plan for the underdeveloped 'Y' district where 80% of the funds will be placed in the hands of a committee of local representatives.Courses of action:I. The 'X' state government should decide guidelines and norms for the functioning of the committee.II. Other state government may follow similar plan if directed by the Central government.

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Answer: Option A. -> If only I follows

Once it is decided to place funds in the hands of the committee of local representatives, it is necessary to decide guidelines and norms for the functioning of the committee. Hence I follows. II is not related to the statement.

Question 92. Statement:The 'M' state government has decided hence forth to award the road construction contracts through open tenders only.Courses of action:I. The 'M' state will not be able to get the work done swiftly as it will have to go through tender and other procedures.II. Hence forth the quality of roads constructed may be far better.

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Answer: Option D. -> If neither I nor II follows

Neither talks bout what should be done. Both only suggest the probable consequence.

Question 93. Statement:The district administration has agreed to provide necessary infrastructural facilities to the proposed NRI funded trust's project of supply of clean water to city 'Z'.Courses of action:I. The district administration should provide necessary land to the trust by completing due formalities.II. The district administration should facilitate obtaining electricity and other permissions to the trust.

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Answer: Option E. -> If both I and II follow

If district administration has passed any project, it should provide all the required facilities.

Question 94. Statement:The vegetable traders feel that the prices of onion will again go up shortly in the state P.Courses of action:I. The 'P' state government should purchase and store sufficient quantity of onion in advance to control price.II. The 'P' state government should make available network of fair price shops for the sale of onions during period of shortage.

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Answer: Option E. -> If both I and II follow

It is responsibility of the state govt to provide essential commodities to its citizen at fair price. I and II both follow because both are the steps taken for the welfare of the citizens.

Question 95. Statement:The car dealer found that there was a tremendous response for the new XYZ's car booking with long queues of people complaining about the duration of business hours and arrangements.Courses of action:I. People should make their arrangement of lunch and snacks while going for car XYZ's booking and be ready to spend several hours.II. Arrangement should be made for more booking desks and increase business hours to serve more people in less time.

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Answer: Option B. -> If only II follows

I is not a practical action. II follows because additional booking desks and increased business hours will shorten the queue.

Question 96. Statement:It is estimated that about twenty lakh people will visit the city during the ensuing festival.Courses of action:I. The civic authority should make adequate arrangements to tackle the situation.II. All the hospitals in the city should be put on high alert in case of any eventuality.

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Answer: Option A. -> If only I follows

I is desirable but II is going too far. A readiness is desirable but "high alert" is alarmist.

Question 97. Statement:Three persons were caught with huge arms and ammunition in the city.Courses of action:I. The police should be instructed for night patrolling.II. The three persons should be set free and their movements should be carefully watched to nab the other criminals.

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Answer: Option D. -> If neither I nor II follows

I is rejected because generally the police patrols at night too. II is not advisable because it involves risk.

Question 98. Statement:There is a considerable increase in the number of persons affected by water borne diseases during monsoon period.Courses of action:I. The govt should disseminate adequate information regarding pure drinking water to the people.II. All the hospitals in the city should be equipped properly for the treatment of patients during monsoon period.

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Answer: Option E. -> If both I and II follow

I is advisable because it will restrict further cases of the disease. II is advisable because a proper facility will be helpful in treatment of the patients.

Question 99. Statement:The state govt has decided to make available food grains and clothes to flood affected people.Courses of action:I. The affected people should be identified by the govt machinery and relief should be provided to them.II. The govt machinery should collect sufficient food grains and cloths to help the affected people.

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Answer: Option E. -> If both I and II follow

Both I and II are advisable because these are necessary steps for proper implementation of the programme.

Question 100. Statement:At least 15 people were killed and many others injured when a bus fell into a river near a bridge.Courses of action:I. The protection walls of the bridge should be made strong enough to avoid such accidents.II. The bus driver should be arrested immediately to make necessary inquiry.

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Answer: Option E. -> If both I and II follow

I is advisable because it will restrict cases of such accident further. II is advisable because that would help know the cause of the accident.