100+ Statement and Course of Action Reasoning Tips & Tricks - 2

Question: 6

Statement :
The air and rail services have been severely disrupted due to thick fog in the northern part of the country.
Courses of action :
I. The rail and air services should be temporarily suspended in the region.
II. People should be advised to make their travel plan keeping in mind the probable disruption resulting in delay or cancellation of services.
III. The government should immediately install modern machines which will enable it to guide the rail and air services even if the thick fog develops.

(A) Only II follows

(B) Only III follows

(C) Only II and III follow

(D) All follow

(E) None of these

Ans: D

Keeping in mind the safety and convenience of passengers, both I and II follow. III clearly suggests a remedy to the problem and hence it also follows.

Question: 7

Statement :
Nuclear power cannot make a 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) Only I follows

(B) Only II follows

(C) Only III follows

(D) Only I and III follow

Ans: C

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.

Question: 8

Statement :
The exodus from villages to cities in detrimental to both.
Courses of action :
I. Rural postings must be made mandatory.
II. There should be fewer trains linking cities to smaller places.
III. Employment generation scheme should be launched in rural areas.

(A) Only II follows

(B) Only I and II follow

(C) Only III follows

(D) Only II and III follow

Ans: C

Clearly, the exodus cannot be stopped by reducing the number of trains. So, II does not follow. The exodus occurs primarily due to better employment opportunities and facilities in the cities. Hence, it can be prevented not by compulsion but by making conditions favourable for those residing in villages. So, I does not follow while III follows.

Question: 9

Statement :
Besides looks and appearances, it is also important to develop oneself from within.
Courses of action :
I. One should not pay attention to fashion.
II. One should pay attention to fashion.
III. Books on self development should be encouraged.

(A) Only I follows

(B) Only II follows

(C) Only III follows

(D) Only I and III follow

Ans: C

The statement stresses the need for all round personality development of an individuals. So, only III follows.

Question: 10

Statement :
A large number of students who have passed their XII standard terminal examination in the country could not get admission to colleges as the number of seats available are grossly inadequate.
Courses of action :
I. The evaluation system of XII standard terminal examination should be made more tough so that fewer students pass the examination.
II. The Government should encourage the private sector to open new colleges by providing them land at cheaper rate.
III. The rich people should be asked to send their wards to foreign countries for higher studies enabling the needy students to get admission in colleges within the country.

(A) Only I follows

(B) Only II follows

(C) Only I and II follow

(D) Only II and III follow

(E) None of these

Ans: B

Clearly, reducing the number of aspirants for admission to colleges or sending the students of well to do families to foreign countries for higher studies, is no proper solution. So, both I and III do not follow. The right solution is to increase the number of colleges so as to accommodate the increasing number of admission seekers. So, only II follows.

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