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In each question below is given a statement followed by three courses of action numbered I, II and III. You have to assume everything in the statement to be true, then decide which of the three given suggested courses of action logically follows for pursuing.

Question 1

Statement: Poverty is increasing because the people, who are deciding how to tackle it, know absolutely nothing about the poor.

Courses of Action:

I.   The decision makers should go to the grass root levels.

II.  The decision makers should come from the poorer sections of the society.

III. A new set of decision makers should replace the existing one.

A
Only I follows
B
Only II follows
C
Only either I or III follows
D
All follow
Correct Answer: Option A

The statement indirectly asserts that the decision makers can work effectively to eliminate poverty, only if they get to know the basic problems afflicting the poor people through interaction with them. So, only I follows.

Question 2
Statement : Majority of the students have failed in one paper in the first semester examination.

Courses of action :

I. All those students who failed should be asked to drop out of the course.

II. The faculty teaching the paper should be asked to resign.

A
Only I follows.
B
Only II follows.
C
Either I or II follows.
D
Neither I nor II follows.
E
Both I and II follow.
Correct Answer: Option D

The failure of a majority of students hints at there being lackenings on the part of teaching faculty, which need to be pointed out and removed by constant efforts. So, none of the given courses of action follows.

Question 3
Statement : The exodus from villages to cities is detrimental to both.

Courses of action : 

I.Rural postings must be made mandatory .

II. There should be fewer trains linking cities to smaller places.

III. Employment generation scheme should be launched in rural  areas.
 
A
Only II follows
B
Only I and II follows
C
Only II follows
D
Only II and III follows
Correct Answer: Option C

Clearly, the exodus cannot be stopped by reducing the number of trains. So, II does not follow. The exodus occurs primarily due to better employment opportunities and facilities in the cities. Hence, it can be prevented not by compulsion but by making conditions favourable for those residing in villages. So, I does not follow while III follows.

Question 4
Statement : Besides looks and appearances , it is also important to develop oneself from within.

Courses of action : 

I.One should not pay attention to fashion.

II.One should pay attention to fashion.

III.Books on self-development should be encouraged.

A
Only I follows
B
Only II follows
C
Only III follows
D
Only I and III follows
Correct Answer: Option C

The statement stresses the need for all-round personality development of an individual So, only III follows.

Question 5
Statement : Number of dropouts from the municipal schools have significantly increased after withdrawal of mid-day meal scheme.

Courses of action : 

I.The government should reconsider its decision of withdrawal of mid-day meal scheme.

II.The government should close down some of the municipal schools.

III. The government should carry out a detailed study to find out the reasons for school dropouts.

A
None follows
B
Only I follows
C
Only I and III follow
D
Only II and III follow
E
All follow
Correct Answer: Option C

Clearly, the government ought to find out the reason behind the increase in number of dropouts, and also the extent to which the withdrawal of mid-day meal scheme is responsible for the same. So, both I and II follow.

Question 6
Statement : Nuclear power cannot make a country secure.

Courses of action : 

I.We must stop further expenses on increasing our nuclear power.
II.We must destroy our nuclear capability.

III. We must concentrate on improving our diplomatic relations.

A
Only I follows.
B
Only II follows.
C
Only III follows.
D
Only I and II follow.
Correct Answer: Option C

The statement asserts that increasing defensive power does not ensure the safety of a country. It is equally important to maintain good relations with other countries as well. But this does not imply that the country should stop concentrating on increasing defensive power or destroy the existing power. Thus, only III follows.

Question 7
Statement : A large number of students are reported to be dropping out of school in villages as their parents want their children to help them in the farms.

Courses of action :

I. The government should immediately launch a programme to create an awareness among the farmers about the value of education.

II. The government should offer incentives to those farmers whose children remain in schools.

III. Education should be made compulsory for all children upto the age of 14 and their employment banned.

A
Only I and II follow.
B
Only II and III follow.
C
Only I and III follow.
D
All follow.
E
None of these.
Correct Answer: Option D

Literacy at basic level is the utmost need to prepare good future citizens. So, all children need to be educated. This can be achieved by creating awareness, providing incentives, enforcing education and banning employment of children. Thus, all the three courses follow.

Question 8
Statement : It is estimated that about twenty lakh people will visit the city during the ensuing festival.

Courses of action :

I. The civic authority should monitor the crowd and restrict entry of the people beyond a manageable number.

II. The local police authority should be put on high alert to maintain law and order during the festival.

III. All the hospitals in the city should be put on high alert in case of any eventuality.

A
Only I and II follow.
B
Only II and III follow.
C
Only I and III follow.
D
All follow.
E
None of these.
Correct Answer: Option B

Clearly, people cannot be deprived of enjoying the festival for lack of arrangements. Also, it becomes necessary to deploy police to regulate big crowds and avert any mishap in public gatherings. Further, it costs nothing but might prove useful to put hospitals on alert to be ready to provide quick medical aid to patients in case of any eventuality. So, both II and III follow.

Question 9
Statement : In one of the worst accidents in railway level crossing, fifty people died when a bus carrying them collided on to a running train.

Courses of action :

I. The train driver should immediately be suspended.

II. The driver of the bus should be tried in court for negligence on his part.

III. The railway authority should be asked to man all its level crossings.

A
None follows.
B
Only I and II follow.
C
Only III follows.
D
Only II and III follow.
E
None of these.
Correct Answer: Option C

The problem discussed in the statement is not regarding the current accident, but to do something to avert such mishaps. Accidents at railway crossings can be averted by deploying men to regulate traffic and installing barriers to check traffic movement when a train passes by. So, only III follows.

Question 10
Statement : There has been unprecedented increase in use of malpractices by the student during various examinations held in the country this year.

Courses of action :

I. All the concerned authorities conducting these examinations should immediately take effective measure to curb this menace.

II. All those student who are detected to have used unfair means should be debarred from appearing in any of these examinations for the next three years.

III. Using unfair means should immediately be made cognizable offence by passing necessary legislation.

A
Only I follows
B
Only I and II follow
C
Only II and III follow
D
Only I and III follow
E
All follow
Correct Answer: Option B

Use of malpractices does away with the basic essence of examinations and hence it out to be checked. So, i follows. Also, the fear of harsh punishments would prevent students from using unfair means. So, II also follows. But declaring it a crime may spoil the career of the students who are caught using unfair means. So, III does not follow.

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