Logical Reasoning Ability Test : Course of Action QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS :: part2 : 16 to 20

Directions for Q: In each of the question below is given a statement followed by three courses of action numbered I, II and III. 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 information given in the statement, you have to assume everything in the statement to be true. Then decide which of the three given suggested course(s) of action logically follow(s) worth pursuing. Then decide which of the alternatives (1), (2), (3), (4) or (5) is correct.

16. Statement : The Institute has fixed for the investors a validity period of one year for transfer forms for some of its listed schemes.Courses of Action: I. The Institute should consult investors before fixing the duration of validity period. II. The investors should be duly informed about the validity period. III. List of schemes covered under this validity period should be communicated.

All follow

Only I and II follow

Only I and III follow

Only III follows

Only II and III follow

17. Statement : According to the official, paucity of funds with the organization has led to the pathetic condition of this Brilliant Architectural Structure.Courses of Action: I. A New Architectural Structure for the building should be designed. II. The reasons for the poor condition of the structure should be found out. III. Grant should be given to improve the condition of the structure.

Only I follows

Only II follows

Only III follows

Only II and III follow

Only I and III follow

18. Statement : Faced with a serious resource crunch and a depressing overall economic scenario, the state `X’ is unlikely to achieve the targeted percent compound annual growth rate during the 10th plan.Courses of Action: I. The target growth should be reduced for the next Plan. II. The reasons for the failures should be studied. III. The state X’s performance should be compared with that of other States.

Only I follows

Only I and III follows

Only II and III follow

None follows

All follow

19. Statement : Any further increase in pollution level in the city, by way of industrial effluent and automobile exhaustion, would pose a severe threat to the inhabitants.Courses of Action: I. All the factories in the city should be immediately closed down. II. The automobiles should not be allowed to ply on the road for more than four hours a day. III. The Government should restrict the issue of fresh licenses to factories and automobiles.

Only III follows

All follow

Only II follows

None follows

None of these

20. Statement : In the city, over 75% of the people are living in slums and sub-standard houses, which is a reflection on the housing and urban development policies of the Government.Courses of Action: I. There should be a separate department looking after housing and urban development. II. The policies in regard to urban housing should be reviewed. III. The policies regarding rural housing should also be reviewed so that such problems could be avoided in rural areas.

Only I follows

Only II follows

Only II and III follow

Either II or III follows

Only I and II follow

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