In each question below is given a statement followed by two courses of action numbered I and II. You have to assume everything in the statement to be true and on the basis of the information given in the statement, decide which of the suggested courses of action logically follow(s) for pursuing.
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1. | Statement: Duty free technology parks where foreign firms can manufacture electronic hardware components are proposed to be established at various places in the country. Courses of Action: Government should immediately implement the proposal to augment the foreign currency reserve by exporting the products. Government should not implement the proposal as it will hinder indigenous production of hardware components. |
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Answer: Option A Explanation: The step discussed in the statement would surely give a boost to hardware industry and help our country to stand apart in this field. Thus, only I follows.
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2. | Statement: The cinema halls are incurring heavy losses these days as people prefer to watch movies in home on TV than to visit cinema halls. Courses of Action: The cinema halls should be demolished and residential multi-storey buildings should be constructed there. The cinema halls should be converted into shopping malls. |
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Answer: Option D Explanation: Doing away with cinema halls is no solution. Hence, none of the courses follows. Instead, certain incentives and promotional schemes should be awarded to cinema hall owners so that they could manage to draw in crowds.
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Answer: Option B Explanation: Clearly, curtailing of the staff strength will only increase the panic and discontent, and the satisfaction of the employees is a must. So, the Government should arrange for payment of wages. Thus, only course II follows.
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4. | Statement: The police department has come under a cloud with recent revelations that at least two senior police officials are suspected to have been involved in the illegal sale of a large quantity of weapons from the state police armoury. Courses of Action: A thorough investigation should be ordered by the State Government to bring out all those who are involved into the illegal sale of arms. State police armoury should be kept under Central Government's control. |
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Answer: Option A Explanation: Clearly, the situation demands finding out the real culprits first. So, only I follow.
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5. | Statement: There has been a significant drop in the water level of all the lakes supplying water to the city. Courses of Action: The water supply authority should impose a partial cut in supply to tackle the situation. The government should appeal to all the residents through mass media for minimal use of water. |
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Answer: Option E Explanation: The situation can be tackled by periodic cuts in supply, and urging people to conserve water. So both the courses follow.
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6. | Statement: As many as ten coaches of a passenger train have derailed and blocked both pairs of the railway tracks. Courses of Action: The railway authorities should immediately send men and equipment to the spot to clear the railway tracks. All the trains running in both the directions should be diverted to other routes. |
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Answer: Option E Explanation: The situation demands first diverting other trains to different routes so as to avert any accident, and then clearing the tracks as soon as possible. Thus, both the courses follow.
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7. | Statement: India has been continuously experiencing military threats from its neighbouring countries. Courses of Action: India should engage into an all out war to stop the nagging threats. India should get the neighbours into a serious dialogue to reduce the tension at its borders. |
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Answer: Option B Explanation: Clearly, war is the last resort. First, peaceful talks and negotiations should be indulged in, to settle the issues of dispute. So, only course II follows.
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Answer: Option E Explanation: The problem is that despite an increase in staff strength, the Institute has failed in its objective of implementing its plan. So, either there should be reasons for the lackening or the plans are a failure and must be revised for practical implementation. Thus, both the courses follow.
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