Course of Action problems
- 1. Statement
The State Government has decided to declare 'Kala Azar' as a notifiable disease under the Epidemics act, 1978. Family members or neighbours of the patient are liable to be punished in case they do not inform the state authorities.
Courses of Action
I. Efforts should be made to effectively implement the act.
II. The cases of punishment should be propagated through mass media, so that more people may become aware of the stern action.
Options- A. If only I follows
- B. if only II follows
- C. if neither I nor II follows
- D. If both I and II follow Discuss
Correct Answer: If both I and II follow
Explanation:
When the Government takes such an action, it is necessary that people are made aware of the consequences they would face, if they don't obey, they lose. Therefore, II follows, I is obvious.
- 2. Statement
The world conference of 'Education For All' took place in London recently. Members who attended the conference endorsed the frame work of action for meeting the basis learning needs of all children.
Courses of Action
I. India should suitably implement the action point of this conference.
II. India should also immediately organise this type of conference.
Options- A. If only I follows
- B. if only II follows
- C. if neither I nor II follows
- D. If both I and II follow Discuss
Correct Answer: If only I follows
Explanation:
Implementation of such action plans as framed by the conference is an urgent course of action as it will give an immediate and effective impact on the standard of education for the children.
- 3. Statement
With the change in value system, money assumed topmost importance now a days, ultimately leading to criminal activities.
Courses of Action
I. Social services organisations should make special efforts to propagate the importance of ethical value over money.
II. Print and electronic media should be advised by the Government to give special emphasis on the importance of ethics and value systems.
Options- A. If only I follows
- B. if only II follows
- C. if neither I nor II follows
- D. If both I and II follow Discuss
Correct Answer: If both I and II follow
Explanation:
Both statements will help in educating people about the value system.
- 4. Statement:
The officer Incharge of a company had a hunch the some money was missing from the safe.
Courses of action:
I.He should get it recounted with the help of the staff and check it with the balance sheet.
II. He should inform the police
Options- A. if only course of action I is follows.
- B. if only course of action II is follows.
- C. if either course of action I or II is follows.
- D. if neither course of action I nor II is follows. Discuss
Correct Answer: if only course of action I is follows.
Explanation:
Clearly, a suspicion first needs to be confirmed and only when it is confirmed, should an action be taken. So, only course I follows.
- 5. Statement :
A large number of employees have gone on a mass casual leave in protest against the company's new recruitment policy.
Courses of action :
I. The company should immediately withdraw the recruitment policy.
II. All these employees should immediately suspended from there service
Options- A. if only course of action I is follows.
- B. if only course of action II is follows.
- C. if either course of action I or II is follows.
- D. if neither course of action I nor II is follows. Discuss
Correct Answer: if neither course of action I nor II is follows.
Explanation:
Here, the problem is one of mutual disagreement. So, extreme measures as getting rid of the policy or employees protesting against it, won't help. It can best be solved by finding a middle path via mutual talks. Thus, neither I nor II follows.
- 6. Statement
Four cases of pick pocketing were reported at one of the most renowned five star hotels last evening.
Course of Action
I. The hotel staff should be instructed to be vigilant and report any suspicions person or activity.
II. More CCTV cameras should be installed near the dining and reception areas of the hotel where these incidents took place.
Options- A. if only I follows
- B. if only II follows
- C. if either I or II follows
- D. if both I and II follows Discuss
Correct Answer: if both I and II follows
Explanation:
Both action are strong, according to the statement.
- 7. Statement
Local villagers have reported that instances of illegal cutting of trees have increased over the last few months in the forest area.
Courses of Action
I. The local should be encouraged to report any such activities in the future as well.
II. Authorities should immediately look into the matter and put stop to such illegal activities.
Options- A. if only I follows
- B. if only II follows
- C. if either I or II follows
- D. if both I and II follows Discuss
Correct Answer: if both I and II follows
Explanation:
According to the statement , given both the courses of action are strong.
- 8. Statement
Most of the children in India are not able to get education, because they get employed to earn livelihood in their childhood only.
Courses of Action
1. Education should be made compulsory for All children up to the age of 14.
2. Employment of children bellow the age of 14 yr should be banned.
Options- A. if only I follows
- B. if only II follows
- C. if either I or II follows
- D. if both I and II follows Discuss
Correct Answer: if both I and II follows
Explanation:
We do not even need to think twice for answering this question as both course of Action I and II are constitutional obligations. Hence, both action follow.
- 9. Statement
The sale of a particular product has gone down considerably, causing great concern to the company.
Courses of Action
I. The company should make a proper study of rival products in the market.
II. The price of the product should be reduced and the quality improved.
Options- A. if only I follows
- B. if only II follows
- C. if either I or II follows
- D. if neither I nor II follows Discuss
Correct Answer: if only I follows
Explanation:
The company must know the reasons why the sale has gone down. Clearly, in this case, price of the product should not be reduced. Hence, only course of Action I will favor the solution.
- 10. Statement
Footpaths of a busy road are crowded with vendors selling cheap items.
Courses of Action
I. With the help of police they should be driven away from footpaths.
II. Some space should be provided to them where they can earn their livelihood without blocking footpaths.
Options- A. if only I follows
- B. if only II follows
- C. if either I or II follows
- D. if both I and II follows Discuss
Correct Answer: if both I and II follows
Explanation:
Both the setups are required.
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