Decision Making section 1 MCQ Detailed Explanation And More Example
MOST IMPORTANT verbal reasoning - 4 EXERCISES
Directions:
Each item describes a situation and is followed by four possible responses. Indicate the response you find most appropriate. Choose only one response for each item. The responses will be evaluated based on the level of appropriateness for the given situation.
The following question based on Decision Making topic of verbal reasoning
(a) Tell that citizens should refrain from buying local liquor.
(b) Tell that this problem occurs very frequently and it is the individuals in the city only who run these business and it is for them to stop such activity, It is not the duty of district administration to handle such situations.
(c) Tell them that the real problem is with people as they buy illegal and adulterated alcohol and not the administration.
(d) Begin by arguing that district administration needs the cooperation of citizens to find a solution.
The correct answers to the above question in:
Answer: (d)
Problem solving is a collective effort.
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Question : 1
Petroleum prices have been increased twice during past one month. The middle class is reeling under the pressure of inflation. What measures do you suggest? They should:
a) write to editors.
b) cut down on usage of vehicles
c) sell their cars.
d) protest strongly by going on mass hunger strikes.
Answer »Answer: (b)
reducing consumption is the best way to reduce the impact of high prices of any commodity.
Question : 2
You are the chairman of a committee looking into health status of poor children. You find that there are a large number of undernourished children. The first step that you would take to reverse the trend would be to:
a) Arrange for employment of parents of children.
b) Introduce free meals at schools and give subsides in ration shops.
c) Increase the rate of tax on the rich.
d) Educate parents about good nutrition for children.
Answer »Answer: (b)
availability of free midday meals increases attendance and improves health.
Question : 3
You are the D.M. the Southern Railways. There is a major accident near Chennai. 10 people are killed. You would:
a) Divert trains on the route.
b) Send an SOS to enlist help from all sources.
c) send men and equipment to begin rescue operations.
d) Expect that the local villagers would give relief.
Answer »Answer: (c)
In this way you will he taking responsibility into your own hands and not depend on others.
Question : 4
You are the officer-in-charge of a village administering distribution of vaccine in an isolated epidemic hit village, and you are left with only one vaccine. There is a requirement of that vaccine from the Gram Pradhan and also a poor villager. You are being pressurised by the Gram Pradhan to issue the vaccine to him. You would
a) arrange vaccine for the poor villager from the distributor of another area.
b) ask both to approach a doctor and get an input about the urgency.
c) initiate the procedure to expedite the next supply without issuing the vaccine to either.
d) arrange vaccine for the Gram Pradhan from the distributor of another area.
Answer »Answer: (b)
[TIP: In this type of question a positive, optimistic, empathetic and unselfish approach is required especially since it involves someone with whom you are interacting on a everyday](a) This would mean that you are being partial to the Gram Pradhan just because he is a VIP.(b) This would ensure that you are not partial to either of them.(c) Not issuing a vaccine to either means incurring the wrath of the Gram Pradhan and the curse of the poor villager.(d) Your indealism is not going to work with the Gram Pradhan who is after all a human being. His ego will not be able to tolerate your so called highhandedness.
Question : 5
You have just been informed by your friend that he can manage the tickets for a cricket match that is being held the next day. It is an India-Pakistan match which is rare in your city and you are really keen to watch it. However, your boss does not ever grant leave by just giving one-day notice. What should you do?
a) Notify the supervisor that an emergency has occurred and you want avail of leave.
b) Ask your senior officer if he can suggest a way for you to be excused so you can attend the match
c) Inform your boss that you cannot attend office due to ill health
d) Cook up a story and ask your senior officer for leave.
Answer »Answer: (b)
Seniors have greater experience in solving such problems.
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