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

Reasoning Aptitude

STATEMENT AND COURSE OF ACTION MCQs

Total Questions : 115 | Page 12 of 12 pages

Question 111. Statement:The alert villagers collectively caught a group of dreaded dacoits armed with murderous weapons.Courses of action:I. The villagers should be provided sophisticated weapons.II. The villagers should be rewarded for their courage and unity.

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Answer: Option B. -> If only II follows

I is not advisable because sophisticated weapons must not be provided in lay hands. II is advisable because this will encourage the villagers.

Question 112. Statement:There have been a large number of cases of Internet hacking in the recent months, creating panic among the internet users.Courses of action:I. The govt machinery should make an all out effort to nab who are responsible and put them behind bars.II. The internet users should be advised to stay away from using internet till the culprits are caught.

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Answer: Option A. -> If only I follows

I is advisable because fear of punishment restricts people from doing offence. Hence, the number of cases of Internet hacking is likely to reduce. II is not advisable because it will hamper the work of Internet users.

Question 113. Statement:There is an unprecedented increase in the number of successful students in this year's school leaving certificate examination.Courses of action:I. The govt should make arrangement to increase the number of seats of intermediate courses in existing colleges if feasible.II. The govt should take active steps to open new colleges to accommodate all these successful students.

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Answer: Option A. -> If only I follows

I is advisable because it will lessen the students problem regarding admission in intermediate courses. II is not advisable because it envisages accommodating all students instead of merely surplus students. Besides, II is an impractical course of action because it will cause delay also.

Question 114. Statement:After an inadequate monsoon last year the meteorological department has forecast scanty monsoon this year as well.Courses of action:I. The govt should immediately set up a water authority for proper management of water resources.II. The water supply authorities should be asked to implement reduction in regular water supply to tackle the situation.

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

II is advisable because reduction in regular water supply will conserve water which can be utilised during the water crisis. I is also necessary.

Question 115. Statement:As many as ten coaches of a passenger train have been derailed and have blocked both pairs of the railway tracks.Courses of action:I. The railway authorities should immediately send men and equipment to the spot to clear the railway tracks.II. All the trains running in both directions should be diverted to other routes.