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Reasoning Aptitude

STATEMENT & COURSE OF ACTION MCQs

Total Questions : 40 | Page 3 of 4 pages
Question 21.

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 22.

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 23.

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 24.

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 25.

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 26.

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.
Question 27.

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:

  • Heavy rains hit the state during October, just before the State Assembly elections, and caused heavy damage to standing crops in most parts of the state.

  • Courses of Action:

  • I. Elections should be postponed to give candidates the opportunity to campaign.

  • II. The Government should announce a relief package for those who are affected.

  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 E. -> If both I and II follow
Answer: (e)
I follows because holding the elections at this juncture would render the exercise meaningless.
II follows for 'heavy damage'.
Question 28.

Directions : In each of the questions 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.


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:

    • Cases of road accidents are increasing constantly, particularly in urban areas. 




  • Courses of Action:

  • I. Transport Authorities in the urban areas should impose stringent norms for the maintenance of vehicles.

  • II. Traffic police should severely punish those found to be violating traffic rules.

  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
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option B. -> If only II follows
Answer: (b)
Poor maintenance of vehicles may lead to pollution but is seldom a cause of the accident.
Hence, I do not follow. But II follows as a violation of traffic rules is the chief cause of accidents.
Question 29.

Directions : In each of the questions 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.


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:

    • Despite the good economic progress of the country, a significant number of undernourished children have been observed in the rural parts of the country.




  • Courses of Action:

  • I. Government should increase Wealth Tax/ Income Tax and use that money for the upliftment of the deprived class.

  • II. The government should introduce schemes like free meals in primary schools and make primary education compulsory.

  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
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option E. -> If both I and II follow
Answer: (e)
Both I and II follow, because providing nourishment to children needs money.
Also, making primary education compulsory is a step forward to tackle the problem of undernourishment.
Question 30.

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:

  • An increasing number of graduates produced by Indian universities are unemployable.

  • Courses of Action:

  • I. Colleges and institutes of higher learning should be given greater autonomy to decide the course content.

  • II. World-class foreign universities should be encouraged to set up campuses in India.

  1.    If only I followsIf only II 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 D. -> If neither I nor II follows
Answer: (d)
None focuses on the real reason for unemployability.

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