Logical Reasoning Ability Test : Course of Action QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS :: part15 : 11 to 15

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

11. 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.

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

12. Statement : While laying pipelines by one of the utility companies a huge fire broke out due to damage done to the pipeline.Courses of Action: I. All the licences of the utility company should immediately be suspended pending enquiry into the incident. II. People residing in the area should be advised to stay indoors to avoid burn injuries.

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

13. Statement : As stated in the recent census report, the female to male ratio is alarmingly low.Courses of Action: I. The Government should conduct another census to verify the results. II. The Government should immediately issue orders to all departments to encourage people to improve the ratio.

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

14. Statement : The ground water in the locality has been found to contain high level of arsenic making it dangerous to drink.Courses of Action: I. The people living in the area should be shifted to another areas to avoid a catastrophic situation. II. The Government should make arrangements for supply of safe drinking water.

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

15. Statement : There has been large number of internet hacking in the recent months creating panic among the internet users.Courses of Action: I. The Government machinery should make an all out effort to check those who are responsible and put them behind bars. II. The internet users should be advised to stay away from using internet till the culprits are caught.

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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