1. Statement : Youngsters are often found staring at obscene posters.
Courses of Action :
I. Children should be punished and penalized if they are found doing so.
II. Any display of such material should be banned.
a) Only I follows
b) Only II follows
c) Either I or II follows
d) Neither I nor II follows
Explanation: Bad things attract more and punishment after the act has been committed is no remedy. The act should be prevented. So, only course II follows.
2. Statement : One of the problems facing the food processing industry is the irregular supply of raw material. The producers of raw material are not getting a reasonable price.
Courses of Action :
I. The government should regulate the supply of raw material to other industries also.
II. The government should announce an attractive package to ensure regular supply of raw material for food processing industry.
a) Only I follows
b) Only II follows
c) Either I or II follows
d) Neither I nor II follows
Explanation: Clearly, to remedy the problem of food processing industry, a regular supply of raw material should be ensured. So, course II follows.
3. Statement : The Committee has criticized the Institute for its failure to implement a dozen of regular programmes despite an increase in the staff strength and not drawing up a firm action plan for studies and research.
Courses of Action :
I. The broad objectives of the Institute should be redefined to implement a practical action plan.
II. The Institute should give a report on reasons for not having implemented the planned programmes.
a) Only I follows
b) Only II follows
c) Either I or II follows
d) Both I and II follow
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.
4. 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
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.
5. Statement : As many as ten coaches of a passenger train have derailed and blocked both pairs of the railway tracks.
Courses of Action :
I. The railway authorities should immediately send men and equipment to the spot to clear the railway tracks.
II. All the trains running in both the directions should be diverted to other routes.
a) Only I follows
b) Only II follows
c) Either I or II follows
d) Both I and II follow
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.
6. Statement : A large number of people in ward X of the city are diagnosed to be suffering from a fatal malaria type.
Courses of Action :
I. The city municipal authority should take immediate steps to carry out extensive fumigation in ward X.
II. The people in the area should be advised to take steps to avoid mosquito bites.
a) Only I follows
b) Only II follows
c) Either I or II follows
d) Both I and II follow
Explanation: Clearly, prevention from mosquitoes and elimination of mosquitoes are two ways to prevent malaria. So, both the courses follow.
7. 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
Explanation: 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.
8. Statement : Since its launching in 1981, Vayudoot has so far accumulated losses amounting to Rs 153 crore.
Courses of Action :
I. Vayudoot should be directed to reduce wasteful expenditure and to increase passenger fare.
II. An amount of about Rs 300 crore should be provided to Vayudoot to make the airliner economically viable.
a) Only I follows
b) Only II follows
c) Either I or II follows
d) Neither I nor II follows
Explanation: Clearly, for better economic gain, losses should be reduced and income increased. So, only course I follows.
9. Statement : Exporters in the capital are alleging that commercial banks are violating a Reserve Bank of India directive to operate a post shipment export credit denominated in foreign currency at international rates from January this year.
Courses of Action :
I. The officers concerned in the commercial banks are to be suspended.
II. The RBI should be asked to stop giving such directives to commercial banks.
a) Only I follows
b) Only II follows
c) Either I or II follows
d) Neither I nor II follows
Explanation: The statement mentions that the commercial banks violate a directive issued by the RBI. The remedy is only to make the banks implement the Act. So, none of the courses follows.
10. Statement : A large number of people die every year due to drinking polluted water during the summer.
Courses of Action :
I. The government should make adequate arrangements to provide safe drinking water to all its citizens.
II. The people should be educated about the dangers of drinking polluted water.
a) Only I follows
b) Only II follows
c) Either I or II follows
d) Both I and II follow
Explanation: The situation demands creating awareness among people about the dangers of drinking polluted water so that they themselves refrain from the same, and at the same time taking steps to provide safe drinking water. So, both the courses follow.