Three Courses of Action

Statement - Courses of Action : involves those types of questions is that they are designed in such a way that the Decision Making Ability of the candidates can be scrutinized.

Course of Action' is a concept which tests logical reasoning ability which is essential in any scenario requiring quick and effective decision making.These scenarios involve policy making, problem solving, follow up steps etc., and are an integral part of administration. In any given situation or, scenario, be it a problem or merely a simple case of informative data that requires a suitable response, there could be many actions (or courses of more than one action) that should/could follow.

Three Courses of Action : In these types of questions, a statement is given, followed by three courses of action numbered I, II and III. A course of action is a step or 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, them decide which of the suggested courses of action logically follow(s) worth pursuing ?

Question : - Statement : Many people in the locality have fallen sick after consuming sweets served during a community meal and have been admitted to the local hospitals.

Courses of Action :

I. The police should immediately arrest all the persons responsible for making the sweets.

II. The people admitted to the local hospital should be immediately shifted to well-equipped hospitals.

III. The local food and drug authority should investigate into the matter to find out the cause of the sickness and take the necessary action.

(a) Only I follows (b) I and II follow (c) Only III follows (d) II and III follow

Solution : - (c) Only III follows. After finding the cause of the sickness, necessary action should be taken. Hence, the concerned authorities should investigate to find out the cause of the sickness and take the necessary action. II does not follow as it is not feasible to shift people from local hospital to well equipped hospital.

Sample Questions

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Question : 1

Directions : In the problem below a statement is given followed by three courses of action numbered, I, II and III. 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 to urban housing should be reviewed. 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.
A. Only follows	B. Only I and II follows	C. Only II and III follows	D. All follows
Right Option : B
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Question : 2

Directions : In the problem below a statement is given followed by three courses of action numbered, I, II and III. 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 : 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 hospital in the city should be equipped properly for the treatment of patients during monsoon period.
A. Only II follows	B. Only III follows	C. Only II and III follows	D. All follows
Right Option : C
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Question : 3

Directions : In the problem below a statement is given followed by three courses of action numbered, I, II and III. 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 : 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. One follows	B. Only I and II follows	C. Only II and III follows	D. All follows
Right Option : B
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