Practice MCQ Questions and Answer on Course of Action

1. Statement :

The Indian electronic component industry venturing into the West European markets faces tough competition from the Japanese.

Courses of Action :
I. India should search for other international markets for its products.
II. India should improve the quality of the electronic components to compete with the Japanese in capturing these markets.

(A) Only I follows
(B) Only II follows
(C) Either I or II follows
(D) Neither I nor II follows

Solution:

 An escapist's attitude does not help much. The need is to compete and emerge successful. So, only course II follows.

2. Statement :

There have been many instances of derailment of trains due to landslide in the hilly areas which caused loss of many lives.

Courses of Action :
I. The railway authority should arrange to deploy pilot engines before the movement of passenger trains in the hilly areas to alert the trains in case of any landslide.
II. The railway authority should strengthen the hill slopes by putting iron meshes so that the loose boulders do not fall on the track.

(A) Only I follows
(B) Only II follows
(C) Either I or II follows
(D) Neither I nor II follows

Solution:

 Clearly, either something should be done to alert the trains well in advance in case of a landslide or some means should be adopted to prevent blockage of tracks during landslides. Thus, either I or II follows.

3. Statement :

There is a considerable increase in the number of persons affected by water-borne diseases during monsoon period.

Courses of Action :
I. The question should be raised in the Legislative Assembly.
II. The Government should disseminate adequate information regarding the pure drinking water to people.
III. All the hospitals in the city should be equipped properly for the treatment of patients during monsoon period.

(A) All follow
(B) Only I and II follow
(C) Only II and III follow
(D) Only I and III follow

Solution:

 Any aspect of health has two factors to tackle with - prevention and treatment. Prevention includes creating awareness among people, and treatment includes providing adequate medical facilities. So, both II and III follow.

4. Statement :

Mr. X, an active member of the Union, often insults his superiors in the office with his rude behaviour.

Courses of Action :
I. He should be transferred to some other department.
II. The matter should be referred to the Union.

(A) Only I follows
(B) Only II follows
(C) Either I or II follows
(D) Neither I nor II follows

Solution:

 Clearly, the only remedy is to somehow attempt to change the habit. If transferred, the habit will create problem elsewhere. Also, it is no legal complaint to be referred to the Union. So, none of the courses follows.

5. Statement :

Severe drought is reported to have set in several parts of the country.

Courses of Action :
I. Government should immediately make arrangement for providing financial assistance to those affected.
II. Food, water and fodder should immediately be sent to all these areas to save the people and cattle.

(A) Only I follows
(B) Only II follows
(C) Either I or II follows
(D) Neither I nor II follows

Solution:

 In the break-out of a natural calamity, the basic duty of the government becomes to provide the basic amenities essential to save the lives of people and cattle. Providing financial assistance to all would put undue burden on the country's resources. So, only II follows.

6. Statement :

The exodus from villages to cities is 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

Solution:

 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.

7. Statement :

There is an unprecedented increase in migration of villagers to urban areas as repeated crop failure has put them into precarious financial situation.

Courses of Action :
I. The villagers should be provided with alternate source of income in their villages which will make them stay put.
II. The migrated villagers should be provided with jobs in the urban areas to help them survive.

(A) Only I follows
(B) Only II follows
(C) Either I or II follows
(D) Neither I nor II follows

Solution:

 Clearly, increased migration would add to the burden on city's infrastructure. So, attempts should be made to make the villagers feel comfortable in the villages itself. So, only course I follows.

8. Statement :

There is an unprecedented increase in the production of wheat this kharif season in most parts of the country.

Courses of Action :
I. The government should immediately lower down the procurement price of wheat.
II. The farmers should be asked to store the excess produces with themselves to be used for future.
III. The government should make its best efforts to export wheat to augment its presence in international market.

(A) Only I and II follow
(B) Only II and III follow
(C) Only I and III follow
(D) All follow

Solution:

Answer & Solution Answer: Option E Solution: Clearly, both steps I and II are not commercially viable for the farmers. So, none of them follows. The only solution lies in the government attempting to export the excess produce of wheat. Thus, only III follows.

9. Statement :

There has been large number of cases 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 nab 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.

(A) Only I follows
(B) Only II follows
(C) Either I or II follows
(D) Neither I nor II follows

Solution:

 Clearly, internet users should not suffer on account of certain individuals who indulge in internet hacking. However, such wrong-doers ought to be penalised so that there are no hassles in the use of internet. So, only course I follows.

10. Statement :

The Asian Development Bank has approved a $285 million loan to finance a project to construct coal ports by Paradip and Madras Port Trusts.

Courses of Action :
I. India should use financial assistance from other international financial organisations to develop such ports in other places.
II. India should not seek such financial assistance from the international financial agencies.

(A) Only I follows
(B) Only II follows
(C) Either I or II follows
(D) Neither I nor II follows

Solution:

 Clearly, such projects shall be an asset and a source of income to the country later on. So, course I shall follow.

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