Logical Reasoning

Statement and Course of Action - Expert Level

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Statement and Course of Action - Expert 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 1

Statement: Certain mining industries in Gujarat may come to a standstill because of the notification issued by the Department of Environment and Forest banning mining operations and industries alike within 25 kms of National Park, the game sanctuary and reserve forest areas.

Courses of Action:

I.  The Department should be asked to immediately withdraw the notification.

II. The Government should make effort to shift the parks, sanctuaries and reserve forests to other non-mining areas.

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, none of the courses of action follows because firstly, the notification is issued to protect the natural environment and so cannot be withdrawn and secondly, the sanctuaries etc. cannot be shifted.

Question 2
Statement : Mr. X, an active member of the union, often insults his superiors in the office with his rude behavior.

Courses of action:

I. He should be transferred to some other department.

II. The matter should be referred to the Union.

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 only remedy is to somehow attempt to change the habit. if transferred, the habit will create problem elsewhere. Also, it is no legal complaint to be referred to the union. So, none of the courses follows.

Question 3
Statement : The Indian electronic component industry venturing into the West European markets faces tough competition from the Japanese.

Courses of action :

I. India should search for other international markets for its products.

II. India should improve the quality of the electronic components to compete with the Japanese in capturing these markets.

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

An escapist's attitude does not help much. The need is to compete and emerge successful. So, only course II follows.

Question 4
Statement : Since its launching in 1981, Vayudoot has so far accumulated losses amounting to Rs 153 crore.

Courses of action :

I. Vayudoot should be directed to reduce wasteful expenditure and to increase passenger fare.

II. An amount of about Rs 300 crore should be provided to Vayudoot to make the airliner economically viable.

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, for better economic gain, losses should be reduced and income increased. So, only course I follows.

Question 5
Statement : Inspite of the Principal's repeated warnings, a child was caught exploding crackers secretly in the school.

Courses of action :

I. All the crackers should be taken away from the child and he should be threatened not to do it again.

II. The child should be severely punished for his wrong act.

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

Since the act has been repeated despite various warnings, so course I would only be another warning and would not help. Severe punishment to set example for him and others is inevitable. Thus, course II shall follow.

Question 6
Statement : Footpaths of a busy road are crowded with vendors selling cheap items.

Courses of action : 

I. The help of police should be sought to drive them away.

II. Some space should be provided to them where they can earn their bread without blocking footpaths.

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

Crowding on footpaths is a great inconvenience for walkers. So, stern action needs to be taken to remove the vendors. But at the same time these people ought to be provided alternative means of livelihood. So, both the courses follow.

Question 7
Statement : Financial stringency prevented the state Government from paying salaries to its employees since April this year.

Courses of action :

I. The State Government should immediately curtail the staff strength at least by 30%.

II. The State Government should reduce wasteful expenditure and arrange to pay the salaries of its employees.

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, curtailing of the staff strength will only increase the panic and discontent, and the satisfaction of the employee is a must. So, The Government should arrangement for payment of wages. Thus only course II follows.

Question 8
Statement : Duty free technology parks where foreign firms can manufacture electronics hardware components are proposed to be established at various places in the country.

Courses of action :

I. Government should immediately implement the proposal to augment the foreign currency reserve by exporting the products.

II. Government should not implement the proposal as it will hinder indigenous production of hardware components.

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

The step discussed in the statement would surely give a boost to hardware industry and help our country to stand apart in this field. Thus only I follows.

Question 9
Statement : The Union Ministry of Tourism and Civil Aviation has fixed an annual target of Rs 10,000 crores by way of tourism earning towards the end of the current decade.

Courses of action :

I. There is no need of development of further new tourist spots to meet the target.

II. The Ministry should evolve attractive packages to woo the foreign tourist to meet the target.

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

Such a high target can be achieved only by a drastic increase in the number of tourists. The tourists can be attracted only by developing spots worth seeing and providing attractive packages which seems to be a good value-for-money offer to foreign tourists. So, only II follows.

Question 10
Statement : The Central Bureau of Investigation receives the complaint of an officer taking bribe to do the duty he is supposed to.

Courses of action :

I. CBI should try to catch the officer red-handed and then take a strict action against him.

II. CBI should wait for some more complaints about the officer to be sure about the matter.


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, one complaint is enough for a wrong doing. This should be confirmed by catching and guilty red-handed and then strict action taken against him. So, only course I follow.

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