Multiple choice

Directions: The question below consists of a statement which is 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, follow-up or further action with 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 and then decide which of the suggested courses of action logically follows for pursuing.

Statement: Heavy rains hit the state during October, just before the State Assembly elections and caused heavy damage to the standing crops in most parts of the state. Courses of action: I. Elections should be postponed to give the candidates the opportunity to campaign. II. The government should announce a relief package for those who are affected.

  1. Only course of action I follows

  2. Only course of action II follows

  3. Either course of action I or course of action II follows

  4. Neither course of action I nor course of action II follows

  5. Both the courses of action I and II follow

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B Correct answer
Explanation

First course of action is not valid as the heavy rains has nothing to do with the elections. Problem is for the farmers. Second course of action is general course of action which is in favour of farmers who are affected by the rains.

Hence, only II is applicable.