Statement and Courses of Action Difficult Questions and Answers

Statement and Courses of Action

Direction: In each of the questions below is given a statement followed by three courses of action numbered I, II and III. A Courses of action is a step for administrative decision to be taken for improvement, follows-up further action in regard to the problem, policy etc. On the basis of the information given in the statement. you have to assume everything in the statement to be true then decide which of the three given suggested courses of action logically follows worth pursuing. Then, decide which of the alternatives (a), (b), (c) or (d) is correct.

Statement
In the Teacher's Day function, Shri sharma, a State Awardee and a retired Principal, had questioned the celebration of Teacher's Day in today's materialistic world.
Courses of Action
I. The expenditure of teacher's Day celebration should be reduced.
II. More funds should be allocated for the celebration of Teacher's Day.
III. The role and responsibilities of teacher should be seen in today's perspective.

In the statement, celebration of teacher's Day in today's materialistic world is in question which means that the role and responsible of teachers should be seen in today's perspective. Hence, Courses of cation III is the right course of action.

Correct Option: D

Direction: In each of the questions below is given a statement followed by two courses of action. Courses of action is a step for administrative decision to be taken for improvement, follows-up further action in regard to the problem, policy etc. On basis of the information given in the 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.

Statement
Two local passenger trains collided while running in opposite direction on the same track as the signalling system failed for a short period.
Courses of Action
I. The services of the motormen of the trains should immediately be terminated.
II. The government should immediately constitute a task force to review the functioning of the signalling system.

Motormen should not be made the scapegoat for the failure of the signalling system.

Correct Option: B

Motormen should not be made the scapegoat for the failure of the signalling system.

Statement
Higher disposal costs encourage those who produce waste to look for cheaper ways to get rid of it.
Courses of Action
I. The disposal costs should be made higher.
II. The disposal costs should be brought down.
III. A committee should be set up to study the details in this respect.

Courses of action II and III are feasible and effective to combat the problem.

Correct Option: D

Courses of action II and III are feasible and effective to combat the problem.

Statement
Over 27000 bonded laborers identified and freed are still awaiting rehabilitation.
Courses of Action
I. More cases of bonded labourers should be identified.
II. Till the proper rehabilitation facilities are available, the bonded labourers should not be freed.
III. The impediments in the way of speedy and proper rehabilitation of bonded labourers should be removed.

Only Courses of action III provides a feasible and effective course to combat the problem, that impediments in the way of speedy and proper rehabilitation should be removed.Courses of action I and III are not effective courses.

Correct Option: C

Statement
The army has been alerted in the district following floods triggered by incessant rains.
Course of Action
I. Relief to flood affected people should be arranged.
II. Supply of flood articles should be arranged.
III. Adequate medical facilities should be arranged.

All the courses of action are worth pursuing for the problem as defined in the statement, because flood affected persons need all sort of relief i.e., food, medical facilities etc.

Correct Option: D

All the courses of action are worth pursuing for the problem as defined in the statement, because flood affected persons need all sort of relief i.e., food, medical facilities etc.