IBPS, SBI, RRB Statement & Course of Action Questions for Bank Exams - 1

Question: 1

In each question below is given a statement followed by three courses of action numbered I, II and III. You have to assume anything in the statement to be true, then decide which of the three given suggested courses of action logically follows for pursuing.
Statement :
There has been an unprecedented increase in use of malpractices by the students during various examinations held in the country this year.
Courses of action :
I. All the concerned authorities conducting these examinations should immediately take effective measures to curb this menace.
II. All those students who are detected to have used unfair means should be debarred from appearing in any of these examinations for the next three years.
III. Using unfair means should immediately be made cognizable offence by passing necessary legislations.

(A) Only I follows

(B) Only I and II follow

(C) Only II and III follow

(D) Only I and III follow

(E) All follow

Question: 2

Statement :
A large number of students are reported to be dropping out of school in villages as their parents want their children to help them in farms.
Courses of action :
I. The government should immediately launch a programme to create an awareness among the farmers about the value of education.
II. The government should offer incentive to those farmers whose children remain in schools.
III. Education should be made compulsory for all children upto the age of 14 and their employment banned.

(A) Only I and II follow

(B) Only II and III follow

(C) Only I and III follow

(D) All follow

(E) None of these

Question: 3

Statement :
The meteorological department has issued a notification forecasting less rainfall during next year monsoon.
Courses of action :
I. The government should immediately set up a water authority for proper management of water resources.
II. The water supply authorities should be asked to implement reduction in 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) Only I and II follow

(B) Only II and III follow

(C) Only I and III follow

(D) All follow

(E) None of these

Question: 4

Statement :
The condition of all the major roads in the city has deteriorated due to incessant rain during the last two months.
Courses of action :
I. The city civic authority should deploy additional traffic staff to regulate the vehicular movement.
II. The city civic authority should immediately make arrangements for repairs of the damaged roads.
III. Motorists should be alerted at various places by putting up sign boards about the bad patches of the roads to enable them to plan their journey accordingly.

(A) Only I and II follow

(B) Only II and III follow

(C) Only I and III follow

(D) All follow

(E) None of these

Question: 5

Statement :
There was a spurt in criminal activities in the city during the recent festival season.
Courses of action :
I. The police should immediately investigate into the causes of this increase.
II. In future the police should take adequate precaution to avoid recurrence of such situation during festival.
III. The known criminals should be arrested before any such season.

(A) None follows

(B) Only I and II follow

(C) Only II and III follow

(D) All follow

(E) None of these