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 :
Drinking water supply to many part of town has been disputed due to loss of water because of leakage in pipes supplying water.
Course of action :
I. The government should order an enquiry into the matter.
II. The civic body should set up a fact-finding team to access the damage and take effective steps.

The first course of action does not match the scale of the problem. The problem is not so big as to merit a govt enquiry. It is enough that the civic body take action and hence II follows.

Correct Option: B

The first course of action does not match the scale of the problem. The problem is not so big as to merit a govt enquiry. It is enough that the civic body take action and hence II follows.

Statement :
There is an alarming increase in the number of people suffering from malaria in many part of the city
Course of action :
I. The Municipal corporation has advised all the govt. hospitals to store adequate supply of malaria drugs
II. The Municipal corporation has urged people to use mosquito repellents and keep their premises clean.

I will help in cure while II will help in prevention.

Correct Option: E

I will help in cure while II will help in prevention.

Statement :
An increasing number of farmers prefer to avail loans from local money leaders instead of the bank owing to complicated paperwork involved in banks.
Course of action :
I Local money leaders who charge interest rates lower than the bank should be punished
II. Bank should simplify the procedure to avail of loans so as to suit the farmers.

I is simply absurd. II follows as a solution to be complicated paperwork.

Correct Option: B

I is simply absurd. II follows as a solution to be complicated paperwork.

Statement :
A major river in the city was reduced to a polluted and dirty canal after tonnes of sewage made way into it over the years.
Course of action :
I All those who dumped garbage and sewage into the river should be penalized.
II. The Government should modify the sewage system and find an alternate way to dump the city's waste.

I is easier said than done. Even I makes sense only when the govt goes for II.

Correct Option: B

I is easier said than done. Even I makes sense only when the govt goes for II.