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 21
Statement : Courts take too long in deciding important disputes of various departments.

Courses of action :

I. Courts should be ordered to speed up matters.
II. Special powers should be granted to officers to settle disputes concerning their department.

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

Clearly, either the work in the court needs to be speeded up or the system be reorganised so that more number of problems can be resolved at the lower levels itself, to provide speedy justice to the people. So, both the courses follow.

Question 22
Statement : Majority of the students in many schools do not pass in the final examination.

Courses of action :

I. These schools should be closed down as these have become unproductive.

II. The teachers of these schools should immediately be retrenched.

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

Clearly, the situation demands that efforts be made to remove the lackenings in the present system of education and adequate measures be taken to improve the performance of students. Harsh measures as those given in I and II, won't help. So, none of the given courses follows.

Question 23
Statement : Every year large number of devotees die due to severe cold on their way to the shrine located at the top of the mountain range.

 Courses of action :

I. The devotees should be discouraged to visit the shrine without having proper warm clothes and other amenities.

II. The government should provide warm clothes and shelter to all the devotees visiting the shrine.

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, the problem can be solved by warning the devotees of the excessive cold at the shrine. So, only I follows.

Question 24
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.

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

Question 25
Statement : Four districts in State A have been experiencing severe drought for the last three years resulting into exodus of people from these districts.

Courses of action :

I. The government should immediately start food for work programme in the district to put a halt to the exodus.

II. The government should make since efforts to provide drinking/portable water to these districts.

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 exodus can be stopped by providing the people conditions conducive to living. So, both the courses follow.

Question 26
Statement : One of the problems facing the food processing industry is the irregular supply of raw material. The producers of raw material are not getting a reasonable price.

Courses of action :

I. The government should regulate the supply of raw material to other industries also.

II. The government should announce an attractive package to ensure regular supply of raw material for food processing industry.

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, to remedy the problem of food processing industry, a regular supply of raw material should be ensured. So, course II follows.

Question 27
Statement : The Government has decided not to provide financial support to voluntary organisations from next Five Year Plan and has communicated that all such organisations should raise funds to meet their financial needs.

Courses of action :

I. Voluntary organisations should collaborate with foreign agencies.

II. They should explore other sources of financial support.

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

The problem arising is shortage of funds. So, alternative sources of financial support need to be worked out first. Thus, only course II follows.

Question 28
Statement : The Meteorology Department has forecast that a severe cyclonic storm would hit coastal Andhra Pradesh and Orrisa in the next forty-eight hours.

Courses of action :

I. The local administration should advise the fishermen not to go to dangerous area in the sea.

II. The local administration should alert the people of coastal areas of these two states and they should be prepared to shift to safer places.

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 forecast of a storm clearly necessitates steps to avert any loss of life. So, both I and II follow.

Question 29
Statement : The Meteorology Department has forecast that a severe cyclonic storm would hit coastal Andhra Pradesh and Orrisa in the next forty-eight hours.

Courses of action :

I. The local administration should advise the fishermen not to go to dangerous area in the sea.

II. The local administration should alert the people of coastal areas of these two states and they should be prepared to shift to safer places.

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 forecast of a storm clearly necessitates steps to avert any loss of life. So, both I and II follow.

Question 30
Statement : The vegetable traders feel that the prices of onion will again go up shortly in the State 'P'.

Courses of action :

I. The 'P' State Government should purchase and store sufficient quantity of onion in advance to control prices.

II. The 'P' State Government should make available network of fair price shops for the sale of onions during the period of shortage.

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

Clearly, both the courses of action seem appropriate to prevent black-marketing in case of shortage. Hence, both I and II follow.

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