Logical Reasoning

Statement and Course of Action - Base Level

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Statement and Course of Action - Base Level

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In each question below is given a statement followed by two courses of action numbered I and II. You have to assume everything in the statement to be true and on the basis of the information given in the statement, decide which of the suggested courses of action logically follow(s) for pursuing.

Give answer

  • (A) If only I follows
  • (B) If only II follows
  • (C) If either I or II follows
  • (D) If neither I nor II follows
  • (E) If both I and II follow.

Question 11
Statement : There has been large number of cases of internet hacking in the recent months creating panic among the internet users.

Courses of action :

I. The government machinery should make an all out effort to nab those who are responsible and put them behind bars.

II. The internet users should be advised to stay away from using internet till the culprits are caught.

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 A

Clearly, internet users should not suffer on account of certain individuals who indulge in internet hacking. However, such wrong-doers ought to be penalised so that there are no hassles in the use of internet. So, only course I follows.

Question 12
Statement : Due to substantial reduction in fares by different airline services, large number of passengers so far travelling by upper classes in trains have switched over to airline services.

Courses of action :

I. The railways should immediately reduce the fare structure of the upper classes substantially to retain its passengers.

II. The railways should reduce the capacity of upper classes in all the trains to avoid loss.

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 A

Airlines, being convenient and faster means of transport, people would surely prefer it to the railways if there is a marginal difference between the fares. Hence, a considerable gap between the two fares is a must for the railways. So, course I follows.Following course II would reduce the volume of passengers. Hence, II does not follow.

Question 13
Statement : A very large number of students have failed in the final high school examination due to faulty questions in one of the subjects.

Courses of action :

I. All the students who have failed in the subject should be allowed to take supplementary examination.

II. All those who are responsible for the error should be suspended and an inquiry should be initiated to find out the facts.
 
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 E

There being faulty questions in the examination paper is a blunder on the part of school management and students should not be made to suffer on account of this. Thus, a re-test should be organised for the students and those responsible for the error be penalized to prevent re occurrence of such mistake in the future. Hence, both the courses follow.

Question 14
Statement : India has been continuously experiencing military threats from its neighbouring countries.

Courses of action :

I. India should engage into an all out war to stop the nagging threats.

II. India should get the neighbours into a serious dialogue to reduce the tension at its borders.
 
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 B

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

Question 15
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.

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 E

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

Question 16
Statement : As stated in the recent census report the female to male ratio is alarmingly low.

Courses of action : 

I. The government should conduct another census to verify the results .

II. The government should immediately issue orders to all the departments to encourage people to improve the ratio.

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 follows.
Correct Answer: Option B

A census is always conducted with the utmost precision, leaving chances of only negligible differences. So,I does not follow. Further, the ratio can be improved by creating awareness among the masses and abolishing female foeticide. Thus, only course II follows.

Question 17
Statement : The alert villagers caught a group of dreaded dacoits armed with murderous weapons.

Courses of action : 

I. The villagers should be provided sophisticated weapons.
II. The villagers should be rewarded for their courage and unity.

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 follows.
Correct Answer: Option B

Clearly, I is not practically viable. However, villagers should be rewarded for their courage, to keep up their spirits in future. Thus, II follows.

Question 18
Statement : There has been an unprecedented increase in the number of successful candidates in this year's School Leaving Certificate Examination.

Courses of action :

I. The government should make arrangements to increase number of seats of intermediate courses in existing colleges.

II. The government should take active steps to open new colleges to accommodate all these successful candidates.

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 follows.
Correct Answer: Option A

The increase may not be a permanent one. So, its better not to open new colleges but increase seats in the existing colleges. So, only i follows.

Question 19
Statement : The Chairman stressed the need for making education system more flexible and regretted that the curriculum has not been revised in keeping with the pace of the changes taking place.

Courses of action : 

I. Curriculum should be reviewed and revised periodically.
Ii. System of education should be made flexible.

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 follows.
Correct Answer: Option E

Clearly, the situation demands making the education system more flexible and changing it periodically according to the needs of the time. So, both the courses follow.

Question 20
Statement : Youngsters are often found staring at obscene posters.

Courses of action : 

I. Children should be punished and penalized if they are found doing so.
II. Any display of such material be banned.

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 follows.
Correct Answer: Option B

Bad thing attract more and punishment after the act has been committed is no remedy. The act should be prevented. So, only courses II follows.

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