Course of Action Questions

• Statement–Courses of Action (youth exposure & obscenity): Youngsters are frequently observed staring at obscene posters; which course(s) of action logically follow—(I) punish and penalize children when they are found doing so, or (II) ban any public display of such obscene material?
• Statement–Courses of Action (food processing supply chain): The food processing industry faces irregular supplies of raw material, while producers of these raw materials are not receiving reasonable prices; which course(s) of action logically follow—(I) the government should regulate the supply of such raw material to other industries as well, or (II) the government should announce an attractive package to ensure regular supplies for the food processing sector?
• Statement–Courses of Action (institutional performance & accountability): A Committee criticized the Institute for failing to implement numerous routine programmes despite increased staff strength and for not preparing a firm action plan for studies and research; which course(s) of action logically follow—(I) redefine the Institute's broad objectives and translate them into a practical action plan, and (II) require the Institute to report reasons for non-implementation of planned programmes?
• Statement–Courses of Action (border security & diplomacy): India has been facing continuing military threats from neighbouring countries; which course(s) of action logically follow—(I) launch an all-out war to end the threats once and for all, or (II) bring neighbours into serious dialogue to reduce border tensions?
• Statement–Courses of Action (rail disruption & contingency): Ten coaches of a passenger train have derailed, blocking both pairs of railway tracks on the section; which course(s) of action logically follow—(I) immediately dispatch men and equipment to clear the tracks, and (II) divert all trains in both directions via alternative routes?
• Statement–Courses of Action (urban water scarcity management): There has been a significant drop in the water level of all lakes supplying the city; evaluate which immediate responses logically follow—(I) impose a partial cut in municipal supply to stabilize demand, (II) use mass media to appeal to residents for minimal, responsible use of water—focusing on feasibility, conservation impact, and timeliness.
• Statement–Courses of Action (illegal arms diversion from state armoury): Revelations suggest at least two senior police officials may be involved in illegal sale of a large quantity of weapons from the state police armoury; decide which response(s) logically follow—(I) order a thorough State Government investigation to identify all involved, (II) place the state police armoury under Central Government control—judging consistency with the stated problem.
• Statement–Courses of Action (payroll crisis in a state): Due to financial stringency, the State Government has been unable to pay salaries to employees since April; determine which course(s) follow—(I) immediately curtail staff strength by at least 30%, (II) reduce wasteful expenditure and arrange to pay salaries—emphasizing fiscal prudence versus precipitous downsizing.
• Statement–Courses of Action (cinema hall losses due to home TV preference): Cinema halls are incurring heavy losses as people prefer watching movies at home on TV; assess which action(s) follow—(I) demolish halls to build residential high-rises, (II) convert halls into shopping malls—considering proportionality, alternatives, and direct linkage to the stated issue.
• Statement–Courses of Action (duty-free technology parks for foreign hardware manufacturing): Duty-free technology parks for foreign firms to manufacture electronic hardware are proposed across the country; decide which course(s) follow—(I) implement promptly to boost exports and foreign exchange, (II) do not implement because it will hinder indigenous production—based solely on what is stated.
• Decision making — Media credibility: which courses of action logically follow? Statement: The Secretary laments that electronic media is losing credibility and urges better communication with audiences and training to improve functioning. Which courses of action follow?
• Policy response — Court delays: which course of action is appropriate? Statement: Courts take too long to decide important departmental disputes. Evaluate which action follows logically and is practical.
• Environmental policy — Mining ban near protected areas: what actions follow? Statement: A notification bans mining and allied industry operations within 25 km of national parks, sanctuaries, and reserve forests in Gujarat, risking shutdown of certain mines. Which courses of action logically follow?
• Rail safety — Landslides causing derailments: identify suitable preventive actions Statement: Frequent train derailments in hilly areas have occurred due to landslides causing loss of life. Which courses of action follow logically?
• Population policy — India’s demographic transition: choose the appropriate actions Statement: Mortality has fallen for decades, fertility decline is more recent, and the result has been rapid population growth over the last 50 years. Which courses of action follow?
• Urban management — Vendors on footpaths: choose the sensible actions Statement: Footpaths on a busy road are crowded with vendors selling low-cost items, obstructing pedestrian movement. Which courses of action follow?
• Corporate control — Accounting blunders in a factory: what should be done? Statement: Serious blunders have been detected in the Accounts section of a factory. Which courses of action follow logically?
• Library services — Researcher needs unmet: evaluate improvement actions Statement: Researchers are agitated because libraries cannot deliver the right information at the right time in the required format, and users are unaware of available services. Which courses of action follow?
• Career choices — Professionals joining admin and bank jobs: pick the sensible response Statement: Many medical and engineering graduates are taking up positions in administrative services and banks. Which course of action follows logically?
• Decision-making – Courses of Action for a public transport scenario Statement: Due to a substantial reduction in airfares by different airline services, a large number of passengers who previously travelled by the upper classes in trains have switched over to airline services. Courses of Action: I. The railways should immediately reduce the fare structure of the upper classes substantially to retain its passengers. II. The railways should reduce the capacity of upper classes in all trains to avoid loss.