Practice MCQ Questions and Answer on Course of Action

41. Statement :

In spite of the Principal's repeated warnings, a child was caught exploding crackers secretly in the school.

Courses of Action :
I. All the crackers should be taken away from the child and he should be threatened not to do it again.
II. The child should be severely punished for his wrong act.

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

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 Since the act has been repeated despite various warnings, so course I would only be another warning and would not help. Severe punishment to set example for him and others is inevitable. Thus, course II shall follow.

42. Statement :

Nuclear power cannot make a country secure.

Courses of Action :
I. We must stop further expenses on increasing our nuclear power.
II. We must destroy our nuclear capability.
III. We must concentrate on improving our diplomatic relations.

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

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 The statement asserts that increasing defensive power does not ensure the safety of a country. It is equally important to maintain good relations with other countries as well. But this does not imply that the country should stop concentrating on increasing defensive power or destroy the existing power. Thus, only III follows.

43. Statement :

A mass mortality of shrimps in ponds on entire Andhra coast has recently been reported due to the presence of a virus.

Courses of Action :
I. The water of the ponds affected should immediately be treated for identifying the nature of the virus.
II. The catching of shrimps from the ponds should temporarily be stopped.
III. The fishermen should be asked to watch for the onset of such phenomenon in nature.

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

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 The urgent need is to identify the causative virus and then treat the pond water accordingly to eliminate them. So, only I follows.

44. Statement :

There has been an unprecedented increase in use of malpractices by the students during various examinations held in the country this year.

Courses of Action :
I. All the concerned authorities conducting these examinations should immediately take effective measures to curb this menace.
II. All those students who are detected to have used unfair means should be debarred from appearing in any of these examinations for the next three years.
III. Using unfair means should immediately be made cognizable offence by passing necessary legislations.

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

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 Use of malpractices does away with the basic essence of examinations and hence it ought to be checked. So, I follows. Also, the fear of harsh punishments would prevent students from using unfair means. So, II also follows. But declaring it a crime may spoil the career of students who are caught using unfair means. So, III does not follow.

45. Statement :

India has been continuously experiencing military threats from its neighbouring countries.

Courses of Action :
I. India should engage into an all out war to stop the nagging threats.
II. India should get the neighbours into a serious dialogue to reduce the tension at its borders.

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

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 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.

46. 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 :
I. A thorough investigation should be ordered by the State Government to bring out all those who are involved into the illegal sale of arms.
II. State police armoury should be kept under Central Government's control.

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

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 Clearly, the situation demands finding out the real culprits first. So, only I follow.

47. Statement :

Number of dropouts from the municipal schools has significantly increased after withdrawal of mid-day meal scheme.

Courses of Action :
I. The government should reconsider its decision of withdrawal of midday meal scheme.
II. The government should close down some of the municipal schools.
III. The government should carry out a detailed study to find out the reasons for school dropouts.

• (A) None follows
• (B) Only I follows
• (C) Only I and III follow
• (D) Only II and III follow

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 Clearly, the government ought to find out the reason behind the increase in number of dropouts, and also the extent to which the withdrawal of mid-day meal scheme is responsible for the same. So, both I and III follow. II appears to be vague.

48. Statement :

There was a spurt in criminal activities in the city during the recent festival season.

Courses of Action :
I. The police should immediately investigate into the causes of this increase.
II. In future the police should take adequate precaution to avoid recurrence of such situation during festival.
III. The known criminals should be arrested before any such season.

• (A) None follows
• (B) Only I and II follow
• (C) Only II and III follow
• (D) All follows

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 The police ought to find out the lackenings in existing security arrangements and make up for these inadequacies to strengthen security and thus prevent criminal activities in the forthcoming festival. So, both I and II follow. Arresting the known criminals does not ensure safety, for a novice can also indulge in crime. So, III does not follow.

49. Statement :

Every year large number of devotees dies due to severe cold on their way to the shrine located at the top of the mountain range.

Courses of Action :
I. The devotees should be discouraged to visit the shrine without having proper warm clothes and other amenities.
II. The government should provide warm clothes and shelter to all the devotees visiting the shrine.

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

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 Clearly, the problem can be solved by warning the devotees of the excessive cold at the shrine. So, only I follow.

50. Statement :

Due to substantial reduction in fares by different airline services, large number of passengers so far travelling by upper classes in trains have switched over to airline services.

Courses of Action :
I. The railways should immediately reduce the fare structure of the upper classes substantially to retain its passengers.
II. The railways should reduce the capacity of upper classes in all the trains to avoid loss.

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

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 Airlines, being convenient and faster means of transport, people would surely prefer it to the railways if there is a marginal difference between the fares. Hence, a considerable gap between the two fares is a must for the railways. So, course I follows. Following course II would reduce the volume of passengers. Hence, II does not follow.