Multiple choice

You have gone to the railway reservation counter to book a berth for New Delhi where you have to appear for a job interview. You see that the person on the counter has been getting several tickets booked for the past half an hour. He appears to be a tout/ ticketing agent. When you raise objection the tout/ agent offers to help you book your ticket ahead of other persons in line, in lieu of your silence (as he knows the railway reservation supervisor). In such a situation, what will you do?

  1. Accept the agents offer and save your time which you can better utilise for preparing for the interview

  2. Ask him to leave the window without accepting his offer and wait for your turn at the window

  3. Warn the agent and railway booking personnel not to do such a thing in future as it is against the rules

  4. Make a formal complaint with the Chief Reservation Supervisor and his superiors, but this will encroach on your valuable time
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

2.5 marks for Option (d) 2 marks for Option (c) 1.5 marks for Option (b) 0 marks for Option (a) Rational/ Reasoning (d) Option (d) is the best course of action as it brings a malpractice in a government office to the knowledge of the authorities concerned. Although it may take a few minutes of additional time, a formal written complaint cannot be wished away by the administrative authorities, who are required to take its cognizance. (c) & (b) Option (c) and option (b) are also good course of actions as they oppose a corrupt system. But its effect is limited to a singular occasion and does not bring the ‘wrong’ to the knowledge of higher authorities. (a) Option (a) is akin to joining a corrupt system, hence it is completely unacceptable. Principle/ Value tested Desire to fight against ‘wrongs’ and injustices in an appropriate manner    

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