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Statement: A large number of students who have passed their XII Std. terminal examination in the country could not get admission to colleges as the number of seats available are grossly inadequate. Courses of action: a. The evaluation system of XII Std. terminal examination should be made more tough so that fewer students pass the examination. b. The Government should encourage the private sector to open new colleges by providing them land at cheaper rate. c. The rich people should be asked to send their wards to foreign countries for higher studies enabling the needy students to get admission in colleges within the country.
Options- A. only a and b follows
- B. Only c follows
- C. Only b follows
- D. All a, b & c follows
- Correct Answer
- Only b follows
ExplanationClearly, reducing the number of aspirants for admission to colleges or sending the students of well-to-do families to foreign countries for higher studies, is no proper solution. So, both I and III do not follow. The right solution is to increase the number of colleges so as t accommodate the increasing number of admission-seekers. So, only II follows.
- 1. Duty free technology parks where foreign firms can manufacture electronic hardware components are proposed to be established at various places in the country. Courses of Action: I. Government should immediately implement the proposal to augment the foreign currency reserve by exporting the products. II. Government should not implement the proposal as it will hinder indigenous production of hardware components.
Options- A. Only I follows
- B. Only II follows
- C. Neither I nor II follows
- D. Both I and II follow Discuss
- 2. Statement: There was a spurt in criminal activities in the city during the recent festival season. Courses of action: a. The police should immediately investigate into the causes of this increase. b. In future the police should take adequate precaution to avoid recurrence of such situation during festival. c. The known criminals should be arrested before any such season.
Options- A. Both a and b follows
- B. Only c follows
- C. Only a follows
- D. Both b and c follows Discuss
- 3. 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 increased business hours to serve more people in less time.
Options- A. Only I follows
- B. Only II follows
- C. Neither I nor II follows
- D. Both I and II follow Discuss
- 4. In the following question, two statements are given each followed by two conclusions I and II. You have to consider the statements to be true even if they seem to be at variance from commonly known facts. You have to decide which of the given conclusions, if any, follows from the given statements. Statements: (I) Most crops are machines. (II) Some machines are fools. Conclusion: (I) Some fools are machines. (II) Some crops are fools.
Options- A. Conclusion I follows
- B. Conclusion II follows
- C. Neither I nor II follows
- D. Both I and II follows Discuss
- 5. In the following question, two statements are given each followed by two conclusions I and II. You have to consider the statements to be true even if they seem to be at variance from commonly known facts. You have to decide which of the given conclusions, if any, follows from the given statements. Statements: (I) Demand of wooden furniture has gone down in an aggregate scenario. (II) Wooden furniture has been replaced by fiber or plastic made furniture. Conclusion: (I) Wooden furniture needs more maintenance and it is difficult to handle. (II) Plastic furniture is termite free and can be easily handled.
Options- A. Only conclusion II follows
- B. Conclusion I and II both follow
- C. Neither I nor II follow
- D. Only conclusion I follows Discuss
- 6. The Government has decided not to provide financial support to voluntary organisations from next Five Year Plan and has communicated that all such organisations should raise funds to meet their financial needs. Courses of Action: I. Voluntary organisations should collaborate with foreign agencies. II. They should explore other sources of financial support.
Options- A. Only I follows
- B. Only II follows
- C. Neither I nor II follows
- D. Both I and II follow Discuss
- 7. Statement: Properly fed and starved monkeys were made to run through a network of paths designed as a puzzle. It was observed that the starved monkeys could not run faster. This proved that the people with lower intelligence in poor countries are a victim of malnutrition. Course of action: a. The effects of nutrition on the intelligence of the monkeys is parallel to those on human beings. b. Captive monkeys are more intelligent than wild monkeys.
Options- A. Only b follows
- B. Only a follows
- C. Both a & b follows
- D. Neither a nor b follows Discuss
- 8. 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 though mass media for minimal use of water.
Options- A. Only I follows
- B. Only II follows
- C. Both I & II follows
- D. Neither I nor II follows Discuss
- 9. A large number of people in ward X of the city are diagnosed to be suffering from a fatal malaria type. Courses of Action: I. The city municipal authority should take immediate steps to carry out extensive fumigation in ward X. II. The people in the area should be advised to take steps to avoid mosquito bites.
Options- A. Only I follows
- B. Only II follows
- C. Neither I nor II follows
- D. Both I and II follow Discuss
- 10. The Finance Minister submits his resignation a month before the new budget is to be presented in the Parliament. Courses of Action: I. The resignation should be accepted and another person should be appointed as the Finance Minister. II. The resignation should not be accepted.
Options- A. Only I follows
- B. Only II follows
- C. Neither I nor II follows
- D. Both I and II follow Discuss
Course of Action problems
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Correct Answer: Only I follows
Explanation:
The step discussed in the statement would surely give a boost to hardware industry and help our country to stand apart in this field. Thus, only I follows.
Correct Answer: Both a and b follows
Explanation:
The police ought to find out the lackenings in existing security arrangements and make up for these inadequacies to strengthen security and thus prevent criminal activities in the forthcoming festival. So, both a and b follow. Arresting the known criminals does not ensure safety, for a novice can also indulge in crime. So, c does not follow.
Correct Answer: Only II follows
Explanation:
Seeing the tremendous response, the dealer must make suitable arrangements and deploy more personnel to take care of customers so that they don't have to wait excessively long for booking. So, only course II follows.
Correct Answer: Conclusion I follows
Correct Answer: Conclusion I and II both follow
Correct Answer: Only II follows
Explanation:
The problem arising is shortage of funds. So, alternative sources of financial support need to be worked out first. Thus, only course II follows.
Correct Answer: Only a follows
Explanation:
The proper nourishment will make the monkeys or human beings work properly. So, the course of action I follows. Course of action II does not follow as there is no information about captive or wild monkeys.
Correct Answer: Both I & II follows
Explanation:
The situation can be tackled by periodic cuts in supply, and urging people to conserve water. So both the courses follow.
Correct Answer: Both I and II follow
Explanation:
Clearly, prevention from mosquitoes and elimination of mosquitoes are two ways to prevent malaria. So, both the courses follow.
Correct Answer: Only II follows
Explanation:
Clearly, an already working Finance Minister shall know better all the plans and resources of the Government and he alone can present a suitable budget. So, course II follows.
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