Exercise: Course Of Action

Questions for: Course Of Action

Statement: Since its launching in 1981, Vayudoot has so far accumulated losses amounting to Rs 153 crore.

Courses of Action:

  1. Vayudoot should be directed to reduce wasteful expenditure and to increase passenger fare.
  2. 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
Answer: A
Clearly, for better economic gain, losses should be reduced and income increased. So, only course I follows.

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

Courses of Action:

  1. Government should immediately make arrangement for providing financial assistance to those affected.
  2. 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
Answer: B
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.

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:

  1. The city municipal authority should take immediate steps to carry out extensive fumigation in ward X.
  2. 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:
Neither I nor II follows
Answer: E
Clearly, prevention from mosquitoes and elimination of mosquitoes are two ways to prevent malaria. So, both the courses follow.
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