Direction Q. (1-5) In each question below is given a statement followed by two courses of action numbered I and II. A course of action is a step or administrative decision to be taken for improvement, followup 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 two given suggested courses of action logically follows for pursuing. Give answer
1.Statement: (1)
The number of politicians who file their nomination from more than one seat is increasing resulting in political chaos and economic burden.
Courses of action:
- An amendment to prevent the politicians from doing so should be brought in.
- Expenditure for reelection should be borne by the candidate who wins from more than one seat and resigns from all the other seats (except one).
1.If only I follows.
2.If only II follows.
3.If either I or II follows.
4.If neither I nor II follows.
5.If both I and II follow.
2.Statement: (4)
Some advertisements of beauty soaps and fairness creams try to establish the illusion as a fact that fairness is a necessary ingredient for success.
Courses of action:
- Such advertisements should be restricted as they are misguiding.
- A body should be constituted to scrutinise such type of advertisements.
1.If only I follows.
2.If only II follows.
3.If either I or II follows.
4.If neither I nor II follows.
5.If both I and II follow.
3.Statement: (1)
There are reports of Indian exservicemen being drafted illegally for security duties in troubletorn country X
by the coalition forces led by the countries Y and Z.
Courses of action:
- The Indian government should order a probe into the matter.
- The exservicemen sent to the country X should be brought back and jailed.
1.If only I follows.
2.If only II follows.
3.If either I or II follows.
4.If neither I nor II follows.
5.If both I and II follow.
4.Statement: (1)
In a country where the average age of the population is 25 years, the average age of politicians is more than 55 years. There are so many politicians of the age of more than 80 years.
Courses of action:
- A provision should be made with the consensus of all political parties to ensure a retirement age for politicians.
- The political parties should not authorise any person above an upper age limit to fight election.
1.If only I follows.
2.If only II follows.
3.If either I or II follows.
4.If neither I nor II follows.
5.If both I and II follow.
5.Statement: (4)
In the recent Lok Sabha election many non-political persons, especially film stars and goons, have kept many wellknown, experienced and efficient politicians out of the parliament by persuading (by some other way) voters.
Courses of action:
- Such experienced persons (defeated) should be elected to the Rajya Sabha.
- Such film stars as well as goons should be allowed to contest election only against the candidates from similar backgrounds.
1.If only I follows.
2.If only II follows.
3.If either I or II follows.
4.If neither I nor II follows.
5.If both I and II follow.
