Statement and Courses of Action Moderate Questions and Answers

Statement and Courses of Action

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.

Statement :
Many medical and engineering graduates are taking up job in administrative services and in banks
Courses of action :
I. All the professionals should be advised to refrain form taking up such jobs.
II. The government should appoint a committee to find out the reasons for these professionals taking up such jobs and to suggest remedial measures

Following course I would be an infringement of the right to freedom of individuals. however if the lackening of their respective fields are found out and removed, the professionals would surely give up the idea of opting for other jobs. Hence, only course II follows.

Correct Option: B

Statement :
India has been continuously experiencing military threats from its neighboring countries.
Courses of action :
I. India should engage into an all out war to stop the nagging threats.
II. India should get the neighbor into a serious dialogue to reduce the tension at its borders.

Clearly, war is the last resort. First, peaceful talks and negotiations should be indulged in, to settle the issues of dispute. So, only course II follows.

Correct Option: B

Clearly, war is the last resort. First, peaceful talks and negotiations should be indulged in, to settle the issues of dispute. So, only course II follows.

Statement :
As many as ten coaches of a passenger train have derailed and blocked both pairs of the railway tracks.
Courses of action :
I. The railway authorities should immediately send men and equipment to the spot to clear the railway tracks
II. All the trains running in both the directions should be diverted to other routes.

The situation demands first diverting other trains to different routes so as to avert any accident, and then clearing the tracks ass soon as possible. Thus, both the courses follows.

Correct Option: E

The situation demands first diverting other trains to different routes so as to avert any accident, and then clearing the tracks ass soon as possible. Thus, both the courses follows.

Statement :
There has been less than forty percent voter turn out in the recent assembly elections.
Courses of action :
I. The election commission should cancel the entire election process as the votes cast are not adequate to represent people.
II. The election commission should take away the voting rights of those who did not exercise their rights.

Re-election would demand repeated expenses and following course II would reduce the voter base permanently. Instead, an awareness should be created among the people to use their right to vote effectively. So, neither I nor II follows.

Correct Option: D

Statement :
There has been a significant drop in the water level of all the lakes supplying water to the city.
Courses of action:
I. The water supply authority should impose a partial cut in supply to tackle the situation.
II. The government should appeal to all the residents through mass media for minimal use of water.

The situation can be tackled by periodic cuts in supply, and urging people to conserve water. O, both the courses follow.

Correct Option: E

The situation can be tackled by periodic cuts in supply, and urging people to conserve water. O, both the courses follow.