In the question given below the each statement is followed by two course
of action. Course of Action is a step for administrative decision to be
taken for improvement, follow up or further action in regard to the
problem, policy etc. On the basis of the information given in the
statement, you have to assume everything in the statement to be true,
then decide which of the given suggested course of action logically
follows the statement. Statement : The committee has criticised 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 researches. 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.
Answer: D The efficiency of the institute can be boosted up by redefining the institute's objectives laid down for this purpose and by way of finding the reasons for the failure. Hence, both the actions are right courses.
Q. No. 44:
In the question given below the each statement is followed by two course
of action. Course of Action is a step for administrative decision to be
taken for improvement, follow up or further action in regard to the
problem, policy etc. On the basis of the information given in the
statement, you have to assume everything in the statement to be true,
then decide which of the given suggested course of action logically
follows the statement. Statement : The rates of interest on Post Office recurring deposit accounts have been increased with effect from Oct 1. This has been done to attract more deposits. Courses of Action : I. Efforts should also be made to make the public aware about this increase in the rate of interest. II. If the deposits do not increase in next six months, the rate of interests should be further increased.
Answer: D It is given in the statement that rate of interest has been increased to attract more deposits. Hence, public should be made aware of such increase so that both the parties should be benefitted. If the response for the deposits is lukewarm, the rate of interest should be further increased. Hence, both the actions are right courses of action.
Q. No. 45:
In the question given below is given a statement followed by three courses of action numbered I, II and III. On the basis of information given in the statement, you have to assume everything in the statement to be true. Then decide which of the three given suggested courses of action logically follows for pursuing. Statement : In the Teacher's Day function, Shri Sharma, a State awardee and a retired Principal, had questioned the celebration of Teacher's Day in today's materialistic world. Courses of Action : I. The expenditure of Teacher's Day celebration should be reduced. II. More funds should be allocated for the celebration of Teacher's Day. III. The role and responsibilities of teachers should be seen in today's perspective.
Answer: C In the statement, celebration of Teacher's Day in Today's materialistic world is in question which means that the role and responsibilities of teachers should be seen in today's perspective. Hence, action (III) is the right course of action.
Q. No. 46:
In the question given below is given a statement followed by three
courses of action numbered I, II and III. On the basis of information
given in the statement, you have to assume everything in the statement
to be true. Then decide which of the three given suggested courses of
action logically follows for pursuing. Statement : In the city, over 75 percent of the people are living in slums and sub-standard houses, which is a reflection on the housing and urban development policies of the Government. Courses of Action : I. There should be a separate department looking after housing and urban development. II. The policies in regard to urban housing should be reviewed. III. The policies regarding rural housing should also be reviewed so that such problems could be avoided in rural areas.
Answer: B The statement speaks of the failure of housing and urban development policies of the government, hence the policies in regard to urban housing should be reviewed.
Q. No. 47:
In the question given below is given a statement followed by three
courses of action numbered I, II and III. On the basis of information
given in the statement, you have to assume everything in the statement
to be true. Then decide which of the three given suggested courses of
action logically follows for pursuing. Statement : Lack of coordination between the university, its college and various authorities has resulted in students ousted from one college seeking migration to another. Courses of Action : I. If a student is ousted from a college, the information should be sent to all the other colleges of university. II. The admissions to all the college of the universities should be handled by the university directly. III. A separate section should be made for taking strict action against students indulging in anti-social activities.
Answer: A Only action (I) is the right course of action which say that if a student is ousted from a college, the information should be sent to all the other colleges of university. This is the way by which coordination between universities and colleges can be maintained.
Q. No. 48:
In the question given below is given a statement followed by three
courses of action numbered I, II and III. On the basis of information
given in the statement, you have to assume everything in the statement
to be true. Then decide which of the three given suggested courses of
action logically follows for pursuing. Statement : The institute has fixed for the investors a validity period of one year for transfer forms for some of its listed schemes. Courses of Action : I. The Institute should consult investors before fixing the duration of validity period. II. The investors should be duty informed about the validity period. III. List of schemes covered under this validity period should be communicated.
Answer: D The investors should be informed about the validity period, and list of schemes covered under the validity period should be communicated so that investors could be benefited to this facility.