Statement and Courses of Action


Direction: In each of the question below a statement is given that is followed by two courses of action. Course of action is a step for administrative decision to be taken for improvement, follow up or further action in regard to the problem, policy etc. On the basis of the information given in statement, you have to assume everything in the statement to be true, then decide which of the given suggested courses of action is/are logically worth pursuing ?

  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.









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    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.

    Correct Option: D

    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.


  1. 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.









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    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.

    Correct Option: A

    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.



  1. 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.









  1. View Hint View Answer Discuss in Forum

    Both statements will help in educating people about the value system.

    Correct Option: D

    Both statements will help in educating people about the value system.


Direction: In each question below is given a statement followed by two course of action number I and II. A course of action is a step or administrative decision to the taken for improvement follow- up further action in regard to the problem policy, etc. on the basis of information given in the statement to be true then decided which of the suggested courses of action logically follow(s) for pursing.

  1. 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











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    Clearly, a suspicion first needs to be confirmed and only when it is confirmed, should an action be taken. So, only course I follows.

    Correct Option: A

    Clearly, a suspicion first needs to be confirmed and only when it is confirmed, should an action be taken. So, only course I follows.



  1. 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











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    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.

    Correct Option: D

    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.