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STATEMENT AND COURSE OF ACTION MCQs

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Question 31.

Directions : In each question below is given a statement followed by three courses of action numbered I, II and III. You have to assume everything in the statement to be true, then decide which of the three given suggested courses of action logically follows for pursuing.




  • Statement:

  • Lack of coordination between the University, its colleges and various authorities have resulted in students ousted from one college seeking migration to another.



  • Courses of Action:

  • I. If a student is ousted from a college, the information should be sent to all the other colleges of the University.

  • II. The admissions to all the colleges of the University should be handled by the University directly.

  • III. A separate section should be made for taking strict action against students indulging in anti-social activities.

  1.    Only I follows
  2.    Only II follows
  3.    Only III follows
  4.    Only I and III follow
  5.    Only II and III follow
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option A. -> Only I follows
Answer: (a)
Clearly, the issue is not so big as to allow all powers of admissions to colleges, to the University only. So, II does not follow.
The problem can be solved by circulating the information of the ousted students to all the colleges so as to ensure that such students do not get admission elsewhere also. This might prove useful in rectifying such students.
So, I followed while III does not.
Question 32.

Directions : In each question below is given a statement followed by three courses of action numbered I, II and III. You have to assume everything in the statement to be true, then decide which of the three given suggested courses of action logically follows for pursuing.




  • Statement:

  • Company X has rejected the first lot of values supplied by Company A and has cancelled its entire huge order quoting use of inferior quality material and poor craftsmanship.



  • Courses of Action:

  • I. Company A needs to investigate the functioning of its purchase production and quality control departments.

  • II. Company A should inspect all the valves rejected by Company X.

  • III. Company A should inform Company X that steps have been taken for improvement and renegotiate schedule of supply.

  1.    Only I and II follow
  2.    Only II follows
  3.    II, and either I or III follow
  4.    All I, II and III follow
  5.    None of these
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option A. -> Only I and II follow
Answer: (a)
Clearly, incidents of robbery can be practically averted only by tightening security arrangements and increasing vigilance by police.
So, I follows. Neither II nor III follows as none of them is practically viable.
Question 33.

Directions : In each question below is given a statement followed by three courses of action numbered I, II and III. You have to assume everything in the statement to be true, then decide which of the three given suggested courses of action logically follows for pursuing.




  • Statement:

  • In one of the worst accidents in railway level crossing, fifty people died when a bus carrying them collided on to a running train.



  • Courses of Action:

  • I. The train driver should immediately be suspended.

  • II. The driver of the bus should be tried in court for negligence on his part.

  • III. The railway authority should be asked to man all its level crossings.

  1.    None follows
  2.    Only I and II follow
  3.    Only III follows
  4.    Only II and III follow
  5.    None of these
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option C. -> Only III follows
Answer: (c)
The problem discussed in the statement is not regarding the current accident, but to do something to avert such mishaps.
Accidents at railway crossings can be averted by deploying men to regulate traffic and installing barriers to check traffic movement when a train passes by. So, only III follows.
Question 34.

Directions : In each question below is given a statement followed by three courses of action numbered I, II and III. You have to assume everything in the statement to be true, then decide which of the three given suggested courses of action logically follows for pursuing.




  • Statement:

  • The Management of School M has decided to give free breakfast from next academic year to all the students in its primary section through its canteen even though they will not get any government grant.



  • Courses of Action:

  • I. The school will have to admit many poor students who will seek admission for the next academic year.

  • II. The canteen facilities and utensils have to be checked and new purchases to be made to equip it properly.

  • III. Funds will have to be raised to support the scheme for years to come.

  1.    Only I follows
  2.    Only either I or II follows
  3.    Only II and III follow
  4.    All follow
  5.    None of these
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option C. -> Only II and III follow
Answer: (c)
Since the school has introduced the scheme without receiving any grant, it needs to pool up the funds and make adequate arrangements to keep the scheme going.
So, only II and III follow.
Question 35.

Directions : In each question below is given a statement followed by three courses of action numbered I, II and III. You have to assume everything in the statement to be true, then decide which of the three given suggested courses of action logically follows for pursuing.




  • Statement:

  • A large number of students studying in municipal schools could not pass the Xth Std. Board examination causing frustration among the students and their parents.



  • Courses of Action:

  • I. The Municipal authority should immediately review the position and initiate measures to improve the situation.

  • II. The municipal authority should immediately fill up the teachers' vacancies in the municipal schools.

  • III. The municipal authority should close down some of their schools and concentrate their attention on remaining schools to improve the conditions.

  1.    Only I and II follow
  2.    Only II and III follow
  3.    Only I and III follow
  4.    All follow
  5.    None of these
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option E. -> None of these
Answer: (e)
Such problems can best be dealt with by first detecting the lackings in the existing system and then taking adequate steps to remove them.
So, only I follows.
Question 36.

Directions : In each question below is given a statement followed by three courses of action numbered I, II and III. You have to assume everything in the statement to be true, then decide which of the three given suggested courses of action logically follows for pursuing.




  • Statement:

  • The Deputy Mayor of city Z has proposed to install a plant of mineral water and to supply citizens mineral water bottles at Rs. 6 per litre as against Rs. 10 per litre being sold by local private companies.



  • Courses of Action:

  • I. The local private companies of city Z will have to close their operation.

  • II. The Corporation of city Z will have to provide for losses in this project in its budget.

  • III. The tap water schemes of city Z will have to be stopped.

  1.    Only I and II follow
  2.    Only II and III follow
  3.    Only I and III follow
  4.    All follow
  5.    None of these
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option E. -> None of these
Answer: (e)
The Corporation has planned to install its plant so as to achieve cost-effective production of mineral water. Had there been a loss, it could also acquire water from private companies.
So, II does not follow. Besides, the local private companies can survive by cutting costs or by extending their sales network to other cities.
Thus, I does not follow. Lastly, the Corporation seeks to provide healthy drinking water to the residents. Water for general use would still be delivered through taps.
Hence, III also does not follow.
Question 37.

Directions : In each question below is given a statement followed by three courses of action numbered I, II and III. You have to assume everything in the statement to be true, then decide which of the three given suggested courses of action logically follows for pursuing.




  • Statement:

  • Nuclear power cannot make the country secure.



  • Courses of Action:

  • I. We must stop further expenses on increasing our nuclear power.

  • II. We must destroy our nuclear capability.

  • III. We must concentrate on improving our diplomatic relations.

  1.    Only I follows
  2.    Only II follows
  3.    Only III follows
  4.    Only I and III follow
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option C. -> Only III follows
Answer: (c)
The statement asserts that increasing defensive power does not ensure the safety of a country. It is equally important to maintain good relations with other countries as well. But this does not imply that the country should stop concentrating on increasing defensive power or destroy the existing power.
Thus, only III follows.
Question 38.

Directions : In each question below is given a statement followed by three courses of action numbered I, II and III. You have to assume everything in the statement to be true, then decide which of the three given suggested courses of action logically follows for pursuing.




  • Statement:

  • The meteorological department has issued a notification forecasting less rainfall next year's monsoon.



  • Courses of Action:

  • I. The government should immediately set up a water authority for the proper management of water resources.

  • II. The water supply authorities should be asked to implement a reduction in the regular water supply to tackle the situation.

  • III. The farmers should be advised to cultivate alternate crops which require less water during the coming months.

  1.    Only I and II follow
  2.    Only II and III follow
  3.    Only I and III follow
  4.    All follow
  5.    None of these
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option A. -> Only I and II follow
Answer: (a)
Getting the information well in advance clearly suggests that adequate water be saved for the crisis by proper management and moderate cuts in the water supply.
Cultivating alternate crops may not prove viable for the farmers. So, only I and II follow.
Question 39.

Directions : In each question below is given a statement followed by three courses of action numbered I, II and III. You have to assume everything in the statement to be true, then decide which of the three given suggested courses of action logically follows for pursuing.




  • Statement:

  • People residing in some tribal areas are far from education.



  • Courses of Action:

  • I. The government should render all help to the NGOs to schools Open there.

  • II. A mass awareness programme must be initiated in these areas.

  • III. Social workers should be entrusted with the job of educating them.

  1.    Only I and II follow
  2.    Only II and III follow
  3.    Only I and III follow
  4.    Only either I or III, and II follow
  5.    All follow
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option A. -> Only I and II follow
Answer: (a)
Clearly, people in tribal areas ought to be made aware of the need for education and persuaded to send children to schools. But at the same time, proper facilities to render education must also be available.
So, both I and II follow. However, education by social workers shall be a temporary remedy. Thus, III does not follow.
Question 40.

Directions : In each of the following below is given a statement followed by two courses of action. Course of action is a step of administrative decidion to be taken for improvement, follow - up or futher action in regard to the problem, policy etc. On the basis of the information given the statement, you have to assume everything in the statement to be true, then decide which of the given suggested courses of action is/are logically worth pursuing.


Give answer
(a) If only I follows
(b) If only II follows
(c) I either I or II follows
(d) If neither I nor II follows
(e) If both I and II follow


  • Statement:

  • A number of school children in the local schools have fallen ill after the consumption of their subsidised tiffin provided by the school authority.

  • Courses of Action:

  • I. The tiffin facility of all schools should be discontinued immediate effect.

  • II. The Government should implement a system to certify the quality of tiffin provided by the school.

  1.    If only I follows
  2.    If only II follows
  3.    I either I or II follows
  4.    If neither I nor II follows
  5.    If both I and II follow
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option B. -> If only II follows
Answer: (b)
l is invalid because of being an extreme action.
II is a proper corrective measure.

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