Logical Reasoning Ability Test : Course of Action QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS :: part15 : 6 to 10

Directions for Q: 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) worth pursuing.

Give your answer as :

Opt 1 if only I follows

Opt 2 if only II follows

Opt 3 If either I or II follows

Opt 4 If neither I nor II follows

Opt 5 if both I and II follow

6. Statement : Prices of essential commodities have risen alarmingly due to prolonged transport strike.Courses of Action: I. The transporters’ association should be ordered by the Government to immediately withdraw strike call or else they will face severe consequences. II. The Government should take help of military vehicles to restore supply of essential goods to the city.

if only I follows

if only II follows

If either I or II follows

If neither I nor II follows

if both I and II follow

7. Statement : A large number of people visiting India from country `X’ have been tested positive for carrying viruses of a killer disease.Courses of Action: I. The Government of India should immediately put a complete ban on people coming to India from country `X’ including those Indians who are settled in country `X’. II. The Government of India should immediately set up detection centres at all its airports and seaports to identify and quarantine all those who have tested positive.

if only I follows

if only II follows

If either I or II follows

If neither I nor II follows

if both I and II follow

8. Statement : There has been an unprecedented increase in the number of requests for berths in most of the long distance trains during the current holiday season.Courses of Action: I. The railway authority should immediately increase the capacity in each of these trains by attaching additional coaches. II. The people seeking accommodation should be advised to make their travel plan after the holiday.

if only I follows

if only II follows

If either I or II follows

If neither I nor II follows

if both I and II follow

9. Statement : After an inadequate monsoon last year, the meteorological department has forecasted scanty monsoon this year as well.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 supply to tackle the situation.

if only I follows

if only II follows

If either I or II follows

If neither I nor II follows

if both I and II follow

10. Statement : As many as ten coaches of a passenger train have derailed and blocked both pairs of the railway tracks.Courses of Action: I. The railway authorities should immediately send men and equipment to the spot to clear the railway tracks. II. All the trains running in both directions should be diverted to other routes.

if only I follows

if only II follows

If either I or II follows

If neither I nor II follows

if both I and II follow

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