Situation–Reaction (Hostel Mess Quality) In your college hostel, the dal served in the mess contains many stones. What should you do?
Verbal Reasoning
Situation Reaction Test
Difficulty: Easy
Choose an option
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AStop eating dal altogether
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BInform the mess in-charge and register a quality complaint
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CAsk the cook to change the dal informally
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DBuy your own dal and cook in your room
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ENone of these
Answer
Correct Answer: Inform the mess in-charge and register a quality complaint
Explanation
Introduction / Context:Food safety in hostels is an institutional responsibility with defined escalation paths.
Given Data / Assumptions:
- Foreign matter (stones) in food.
- Mess has an accountable in-charge.
- Quality can be corrected by procurement and cleaning.
Concept / Approach:Use official channels to fix systemic issues affecting all students.
Step-by-Step Solution:
1) Report to mess in-charge with sample/evidence.2) Request corrective action and supplier change if needed.3) Follow up via student committee if unresolved.Verification / Alternative check:Institutional fix benefits everyone and is sustainable.
Why Other Options Are Wrong:
(A) Avoids the problem without solving it.(C) Bypasses accountability and may be ignored.(D) Unsafe and against hostel rules.Common Pitfalls:Only complaining informally, no evidence, no follow-up.
Final Answer:Inform the mess in-charge and register a quality complaint.