Practice Statement and course of action - verbal reasoning Online Quiz (set-1) For All Competitive Exams

Directions :
In each of the questions below is given a statement followed by three courses of action numbered I. II and III.

A course of action is a step or administrative decision to be taken for improvement, follow - up or futher action in regard to the problem, policy, etc. On the basis of information given in the statement, you have to assume everything in the statement to be true and then decide which of the three given suggested courses of action logically follows worth pursuing.

Then, decide which of the alternatives (a), (b), (c), (d) or (e) is correct.

Q-1)  
  • Statement:
  • The institute has fixed for the investors a validity period of one year for transfer forms for some of its listed schemes.

  • Courses of Action:
  • I. The institute should consult investors before fixing the duration of the validity period.
  • II. The investors should be duly informed about the validity period.
  • III. List of schemes covered under this validity period should be communicated.

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

Explanation:

The investors should be informed about the validity period, and the list of schemes covered under this validity period should be communicated so that the investors can benefit from this facility.


Directions :
In each of the questions below is given a statement followed by three courses of action numbered I. II and III.

A course of action is a step or administrative decision to be taken for improvement, follow - up or futher action in regard to the problem, policy, etc. On the basis of information given in the statement, you have to assume everything in the statement to be true and then decide which of the three given suggested courses of action logically follows worth pursuing.

Then, decide which of the alternatives (a), (b), (c), (d) or (e) is correct.

Q-2)  
  • Statement:
  • Many students of the local school fell ill for the fourth time in a row in the last six months after consuming food prepared by the school canteen.

  • Courses of Action:
  • I. The school management should immediately terminate the contract of the canteen and ask for compensation.
  • II. The school management should advise all the students not a eat food articles from the canteen.
  • III. The owner of the canteen should immediately be arrested for negligence.

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

(e)

Explanation:

Courses of action I and III would be too harsh; II is absurd. Efforts should be made to supervise the quality of the food prepared by the canteen.


Directions :
In each of the questions below is given a statement followed by three courses of action numbered I. II and III.

A course of action is a step or administrative decision to be taken for improvement, follow - up or futher action in regard to the problem, policy, etc. On the basis of information given in the statement, you have to assume everything in the statement to be true and then decide which of the three given suggested courses of action logically follows worth pursuing.

Then, decide which of the alternatives (a), (b), (c), (d) or (e) is correct.

Q-3)  
  • Statement:
  • Many school buses have fitted CNG kit without observing the safety guidelines properly.
  • A large private bank has decided to retrench one-third of its employees in view of the huge losses incurred by it during the past three quarters.

  • Courses of Action:
  • I. The Government should issue a notification to the general public to immediately stop all transactions with the bank.
  • II. The Government should direct the bank to refrain from retrenching its employees.
  • III. The Government should ask the central bank of the country to initiate an enquiry into the bank's activities and submit its report.

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

(e)

Explanation:

Course of action I would be an extreme step.

Course of action II is not within the Government's preview.

Course of action III is advisable when there is retrenchment on such a large scale.


Directions :
In each of the questions below is given a statement followed by three courses of action numbered I. II and III.

A course of action is a step or administrative decision to be taken for improvement, follow - up or futher action in regard to the problem, policy, etc. On the basis of information given in the statement, you have to assume everything in the statement to be true and then decide which of the three given suggested courses of action logically follows worth pursuing.

Then, decide which of the alternatives (a), (b), (c), (d) or (e) is correct.

Q-4)  
  • Statement:
  • Some strains of mosquito have become resistant to chloroquine, the widely used medicine for malaria patients.

  • Courses of Action:
  • I. Selling of chloroquine should be stopped.
  • II. Researchers should develop a new medicine for patients affected by such mosquitos.
  • III. All the patients suffering from malaria should be checked for identification of causal mosquito.

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

Explanation:

It is given in the statement that chloroquine has become ineffective for malaria patients.

Therefore, researchers should develop a new medicine for the patients and all the patients suffering from malaria should be checked for identification of the causal mosquito.


Directions :
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.

Q-5)  
  • 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)

(b)

(c)

(d)

(e)

Explanation:

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.


Directions :
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.

Q-6)  
  • Statement:
  • There have been quite a few incidents of highway robbery on the super expressway between cities A and B during recent months.

  • Courses of Action:
  • I. The local administration should immediately set up police tickets along the expressway to prevent robbery.
  • II. The local administration should immediately close down the expressway till the robbers are apprehended.
  • III. More and more people should be given training on how to tackle with the robbers.

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

(e)

Explanation:

Clearly, incidents of robbery can be practically averted only by tightening security arrangements and increasing vigilance by police.

So, I follows. Neither II nor III follows as none of them is practically viable.


Directions :
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.

Q-7)  
  • Statement:
  • Lack of coordination between the University, its colleges and various authorities have resulted in students ousted from one college seeking migration to another.

  • Courses of Action:
  • I. If a student is ousted from a college, the information should be sent to all the other colleges of the University.
  • II. The admissions to all the colleges of the University should be handled by the University directly.
  • III. A separate section should be made for taking strict action against students indulging in anti-social activities.

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

(e)

Explanation:

Clearly, the issue is not so big as to allow all powers of admissions to colleges, to the University only. So, II does not follow.

The problem can be solved by circulating the information of the ousted students to all the colleges so as to ensure that such students do not get admission elsewhere also. This might prove useful in rectifying such students.

So, I followed while III does not.


Directions :
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.

Q-8)  
  • Statement:
  • The Management of School M has decided to give free breakfast from next academic year to all the students in its primary section through its canteen even though they will not get any government grant.

  • Courses of Action:
  • I. The school will have to admit many poor students who will seek admission for the next academic year.
  • II. The canteen facilities and utensils have to be checked and new purchases to be made to equip it properly.
  • III. Funds will have to be raised to support the scheme for years to come.

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

(e)

Explanation:

Since the school has introduced the scheme without receiving any grant, it needs to pool up the funds and make adequate arrangements to keep the scheme going.

So, only II and III follow.


Directions :
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.

Q-9)  
  • Statement:
  • Nuclear power cannot make the 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)

(b)

(c)

(d)

Explanation:

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.


Directions :
In each of the following below is given a statement followed by two courses of action. Course of action is a step of administrative decidion to be taken for improvement, follow - up or futher action in regard to the problem, policy etc. On the basis of the information given the statement, you have to assume everything in the statement to be true, then decide which of the given suggested courses of action is/are logically worth pursuing.

Give answer
(a) If only I follows
(b) If only II follows
(c) I either I or II follows
(d) If neither I nor II follows
(e) If both I and II follow

Q-10)  
  • Statement:
  • A number of school children in the local schools have fallen ill after the consumption of their subsidised tiffin provided by the school authority.
  • Courses of Action:
  • I. The tiffin facility of all schools should be discontinued immediate effect.
  • II. The Government should implement a system to certify the quality of tiffin provided by the school.

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

(e)

Explanation:

l is invalid because of being an extreme action.

II is a proper corrective measure.


Directions :
In each of the questions below is given a statement followed by two courses of action numbered I and II. A course of action is a step or administrative decision to be taken for improvement, follow - up or further action in regard to the problem, policy, etc. On the basis of the information given in the statement, you have to assume everything in the statement to be true, then 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) I either I or II follows
(d) If neither I nor II follows
(e) If both I and II follow

Q-11)  
    • Statement:
    • The railway has decided to repair the main tracks within the city on the following Sunday and has decided to suspend operations for the whole day.

  • Courses of Action:
  • I. The railway authority should issue public notification well in advance to cause inconvenience to the passengers.
  • II. All the long-distance trains entering the city during the repair hours should be terminated outside the city limit.

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

(e)

Explanation:

Both I and II follow.

I follows because such an advance notice makes the passengers mentally prepared;

II follows as an inevitable course of action.


Directions :
Each question contains one statement and two courses of action I and II. Assuming the statements to be true, decide which of the two courses of action most logically follows.

Give answer

(a) If only I follows
(b) If only II follows
(c) I either I or II follows
(d) If neither I nor II follows

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Q-12)  
    • Statement:
    • Despite child labour laws, children can be seen working in hotels, shops, houses very frequently.

  • Courses of Action:
  • I. The Government should not make such laws that cannot be enforced.
  • II. A proper education system for the primary level particularly for the lower caste community may eradicate this problem.

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

Explanation:

The only Course of action II follows as primary education may eradicate the problem.


Directions :
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) I either I or II follows
(d) If neither I nor II follows
(e) If both I and II follow.

Q-13)  
    • 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)

(b)

(c)

(d)

(e)

Explanation:

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


Directions :
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) I either I or II follows
(d) If neither I nor II follows
(e) If both I and II follow.

Q-14)  
    • Statement:
    • There is an unprecedented increase in migration of villagers to urban areas as repeated crop failure has put them into precarious financial situations.

  • Courses of Action:
  • I. The villagers should be provided with an alternate source of income in their villages which will make them stay put.
  • II. The migrated villagers should be provided with jobs in urban areas to help them survive.

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

(e)

Explanation:

Clearly, increased migration would add to the burden on the city's infrastructure.

So, attempts should be made to make the villagers feel comfortable in the villages themselves.

So, the only course I follows.


Directions :
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) I either I or II follows
(d) If neither I nor II follows
(e) If both I and II follow.

Q-15)  
    • Statement:
    • The cinema halls are incurring heavy losses these days as people prefer to watch movies in-home on TV than to visit cinema halls.

  • Courses of Action:
  • I. The cinema halls should be demolished and residential multi-storey buildings should be constructed there.
  • II. The cinema halls should be converted into shopping malls.

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

(e)

Explanation:

Doing away with cinema halls is no solution.

Hence, none of the courses follows. Instead, certain incentives and promotional schemes should be awarded to cinema hall owners so that they could manage to draw in crowds.


Directions :
In each of the questions below is given a statement followed by three courses of action numbered I. II and III.

A course of action is a step or administrative decision to be taken for improvement, follow - up or futher action in regard to the problem, policy, etc. On the basis of information given in the statement, you have to assume everything in the statement to be true and then decide which of the three given suggested courses of action logically follows worth pursuing.

Then, decide which of the alternatives (a), (b), (c), (d) or (e) is correct.

Q-16)  
  • Statement:
  • The members belonging to two local clubs occasionally fight with each other on the main road and block traffic movement.

  • Courses of Action:
  • I. The local police station should immediately deploy police personnel round the clock on the main road.
  • II. Those involved in fighting should be identified and put behind bars.
  • III. The local administration should disband the management of the two clubs with immediate effect.

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

Explanation:

A proper course of action would be serving notices to these clubs to behave themselves.

Even police personnel may be deployed but only during the sensitive hours.


Directions :
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.

Q-17)  
  • Statement:
  • Company X has rejected the first lot of values supplied by Company A and has cancelled its entire huge order quoting use of inferior quality material and poor craftsmanship.

  • Courses of Action:
  • I. Company A needs to investigate the functioning of its purchase production and quality control departments.
  • II. Company A should inspect all the valves rejected by Company X.
  • III. Company A should inform Company X that steps have been taken for improvement and renegotiate schedule of supply.

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

(e)

Explanation:

Clearly, incidents of robbery can be practically averted only by tightening security arrangements and increasing vigilance by police.

So, I follows. Neither II nor III follows as none of them is practically viable.


Directions :
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.

Q-18)  
  • Statement:
  • The meteorological department has issued a notification forecasting less rainfall next year's monsoon.

  • Courses of Action:
  • I. The government should immediately set up a water authority for the proper management of water resources.
  • II. The water supply authorities should be asked to implement a reduction in the regular water supply to tackle the situation.
  • III. The farmers should be advised to cultivate alternate crops which require less water during the coming months.

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

(e)

Explanation:

Getting the information well in advance clearly suggests that adequate water be saved for the crisis by proper management and moderate cuts in the water supply.

Cultivating alternate crops may not prove viable for the farmers. So, only I and II follow.


Directions :
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.

Q-19)  
  • Statement:
  • The Deputy Mayor of city Z has proposed to install a plant of mineral water and to supply citizens mineral water bottles at Rs. 6 per litre as against Rs. 10 per litre being sold by local private companies.

  • Courses of Action:
  • I. The local private companies of city Z will have to close their operation.
  • II. The Corporation of city Z will have to provide for losses in this project in its budget.
  • III. The tap water schemes of city Z will have to be stopped.

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

(e)

Explanation:

The Corporation has planned to install its plant so as to achieve cost-effective production of mineral water. Had there been a loss, it could also acquire water from private companies.

So, II does not follow. Besides, the local private companies can survive by cutting costs or by extending their sales network to other cities.

Thus, I does not follow. Lastly, the Corporation seeks to provide healthy drinking water to the residents. Water for general use would still be delivered through taps.

Hence, III also does not follow.


Directions :
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.

Q-20)  
  • Statement:
  • A large number of students studying in municipal schools could not pass the Xth Std. Board examination causing frustration among the students and their parents.

  • Courses of Action:
  • I. The Municipal authority should immediately review the position and initiate measures to improve the situation.
  • II. The municipal authority should immediately fill up the teachers' vacancies in the municipal schools.
  • III. The municipal authority should close down some of their schools and concentrate their attention on remaining schools to improve the conditions.

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

(e)

Explanation:

Such problems can best be dealt with by first detecting the lackings in the existing system and then taking adequate steps to remove them.

So, only I follows.