Read the given statement and courses of action carefully. Assuming that the information given in the statement is true, even if it appears to be at variance with commonly known facts, decide which of the given courses of action logically follow(s) from the statement. Statement: Road accidents are going to increase day by day. Courses of Action: I. Government should start awareness programmes that promote following traffic rules strictly. II. Government should put a limit on registration of new vehicles.
Only I follows
Analyzing Statement and Courses of Action on Road Accidents
This problem requires us to analyze a given statement and determine which of the proposed courses of action are logical consequences of that statement. We must assume the statement is true and evaluate the actions based solely on the information provided.
Understanding the Statement
The statement is:
"Road accidents are going to increase day by day."
This statement presents a trend: an increase in the frequency of road accidents.
Evaluating the Courses of Action
We need to consider each course of action and see if it serves as a practical and logical step or administrative decision to deal with the problem stated (increasing road accidents).
Course of Action I: Government should start awareness programmes that promote following traffic rules strictly.
Analysis of Action I:
- Road accidents are often caused by violations of traffic rules (e.g., speeding, reckless driving, not following signals, drunk driving).
- Promoting strict adherence to traffic rules through awareness programmes aims to educate the public and encourage safer driving behavior.
- Improving traffic rule compliance is a direct measure to address a significant cause of road accidents.
- Therefore, starting awareness programmes to promote following traffic rules strictly is a logical action to counter the increase in road accidents.
This action directly targets potential causes of accidents.
Course of Action II: Government should put a limit on registration of new vehicles.
Analysis of Action II:
- While an increase in the number of vehicles *might* correlate with an increase in road traffic and potentially accidents, the statement specifically mentions increasing *accidents*, not necessarily increasing *traffic congestion* or *vehicle numbers*.
- Limiting vehicle registration is a drastic measure with significant economic and social implications (e.g., impacting the automobile industry, individual mobility).
- It does not directly address the *causes* of accidents such as driver behavior, road conditions, or vehicle maintenance.
- There is no direct logical link shown in the statement between the number of vehicles and the *rate* or *frequency* of accidents increasing day by day. Accidents can increase due to worse driving habits, deteriorating infrastructure, etc., even with a constant number of vehicles.
- Therefore, putting a limit on the registration of new vehicles is not a direct or necessarily logical course of action based *solely* on the statement that road accidents are increasing.
This action does not directly address the likely root causes of increasing accidents as implied by the nature of accidents.
Conclusion
Based on the analysis, Course of Action I is a logical step to address the problem of increasing road accidents by targeting a primary cause (rule violations). Course of Action II is not directly linked as a logical solution to the stated problem based on the information provided.
Thus, only Course of Action I logically follows from the statement.
| Course of Action | Logically Follows? | Reasoning |
|---|---|---|
| I. Awareness programmes for traffic rules | Yes | Directly addresses a common cause of road accidents (rule violation). |
| II. Limit on new vehicle registration | No | Does not directly address the likely causes of increasing accidents (e.g., driver behavior, road conditions) and is a drastic measure not solely supported by the statement. |
Revision Table: Road Accident Analysis
Reviewing the core issue and potential solutions:
- Problem: Road accidents increasing.
- Likely Causes (in general): Rule violations, poor infrastructure, vehicle issues, driver distraction, environmental factors.
- Action I: Target rule violations (awareness/enforcement). This is a common and logical preventative measure for road accidents.
- Action II: Limit vehicle numbers. This is less directly related to preventing *accidents* caused by behavior or conditions, although it might reduce overall traffic volume. It's not the most direct or sole logical response to increasing *accident frequency*.
Additional Information: Road Safety Measures
Governments and authorities employ various strategies to improve road safety and reduce road accidents. These often include:
- Education and Awareness: Campaigns promoting safe driving habits, pedestrian safety, use of helmets and seatbelts.
- Enforcement: Strict application of traffic laws, penalties for violations (speeding, drunk driving, etc.).
- Engineering: Improving road design, signage, lighting, maintenance, and safety barriers.
- Emergency Response: Enhancing post-accident medical services and rescue operations.
- Vehicle Safety: Implementing standards for vehicle design and maintenance checks.
Course of Action I falls under the category of Education and Awareness, a standard approach to improving road safety and reducing road accidents.
Important Questions from Course of Action
In this question, a statement is followed by two courses of action, numbered I and II. You must assume everything in the statement to be true and on the basis of the information given in the statement, decide which course of action/s logically follows for pursuing.
Statement: A large number of the people of the city are diagnosed to be suffering from Malaria disease.
Course of Action:
I. The city municipal authorities should take immediate steps to carry out extensive fumigation in the city.
II. The people in the area should be advised to take steps to avoid mosquito bites.
In this question, a statement is followed by two courses of action, numbered I and II. You must assume everything in the statement to be true and on the basis of the information given in the statement, decide which course of action/s logically follows for pursuing.
Statement: There is a large increase in migration of villagers to urban areas as repeated crop failure has put them into financial problems.
Course of action:
I. The villagers should be provided with an alternate source of income in their villages which will make them stay there only.
II. To ensure their survival, the migrated villagers should be given access to all housing options in urban areas.
In this question, a statement is followed by two courses of actions, numbered I and II. You must assume everything in the statement to be true and on the basis of the information given in the statement, decide which of the course of action/s logically follow for pursuing.
Statement: Some serious mistakes were found in the technical section of a company. Course of Action:
I. An efficient technical team should be appointed to check the technical errors.
II. A reason explanation notice should be issued to all the employees involved in the irregularities.
Consider the given statement to be true and decide which of the given courses of action logically follow(s) from the statement.
Statement:
Many private schools in Bangalore charge more fees than the government-prescribed limits.
Course of Action:
1. Strict action should be taken against such schools.
2. Such schools should be shut down.
Read the given statement and decide which of the suggested courses of action logically follow(s) on the basis of the information given in the statement.
Statement:
The question paper had many wrong questions due to which many students failed the examination.
Courses of Action:
1. Re-conduct the examination with the correct question paper.
2. Grace marks should be given for wrong questions.
