Course of Action problems
- 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
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.
- 2. 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 Also asked in: AIEEE, Bank Exams, CAT, GATE, GRE, TOEFL, Analyst, Bank Clerk, Bank PO, Database Administrator, IT Trainer, Network Engineer, Project Manager
Correct Answer: Only b follows
Explanation:
Clearly, 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.
- 3. 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
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.
- 4. 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 Also asked in: AIEEE, Bank Exams, CAT, GATE, GRE, Bank Clerk, Bank PO, IT Trainer, Network Engineer, Project Manager
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.
- 5. 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 Also asked in: AIEEE, Bank Exams, CAT, GATE, GRE, TOEFL, Bank Clerk, Bank PO
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.
- 6. 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
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.
- 7. 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
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.
- 8. Statement: People in Pratapgarh are not paying their telephone bills in spite of the various verbal warnings and remainders. It has now informed the subscribers through a notification that those who do not pay their bills by the due date will be charged penalty for every defaulting day. Course of action: a. Majority of people may pay their bills by the due date to avoid penalty. b. People generally pay heed to such statutory notifications.
Options- A. Only a follows
- B. Both a & b follows
- C. Only b follows
- D. Neither a nor b follows Also asked in: Bank Exams, CAT, GATE, GRE, Analyst, Bank Clerk, Bank PO
Correct Answer: Both a & b follows
Explanation:
Enforcing a penalty will motivate people to pay the bills. So, course of action a follows.
It is general tendency to act accordingly when a penalty clause slapped. So, course of action b follows.
- 9. Statement: It is estimated that about twenty lakh people will visit the city during the ensuing festival. Courses of action: a. The civic authority should monitor the crowd and restrict entry of the people beyond a manageable number. b. The local police authority should be put on high alert to maintain law and order during the festival. c. All the hospitals in the city should be put on high alert in case of any eventuality.
Options- A. Only a follows
- B. Both b & c follows
- C. Only c follows
- D. Both a and b sufficient Also asked in: Bank Exams, CAT, GATE, GRE, Bank Clerk, Bank PO
Correct Answer: Both b & c follows
Explanation:
Clearly, People cannot be deprived of enjoying the festival for lack of arrangements. Also, it becomes necessary to deploy police to regulate big crowds and avert any mishap in public gatherings. Further, it costs nothing but might prove useful to put hospitals on alert to be ready to provide quick medical aid to patients in case of any eventuality. So, both b and c follow.
- 10. Statement: The Chairman stressed the need for making education system more flexible and regretted that the curriculum has not been revised in keeping with the pace of the changes taking place. Course of action: a. Curriculum should be reviewed and revised periodically. b. System of education should be made more flexible.
Options- A. Only a follows
- B. Only b follows
- C. Both a & b follows
- D. Neither a nor b follows Also asked in: AIEEE, Bank Exams, CAT, GATE, GRE, Bank Clerk, Bank PO
Correct Answer: Both a & b follows
Explanation:
Clearly, the situation demands making the education system more flexible and changing it periodically according to the needs of the time. So, both the courses follow.
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