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.
Both 1 and 2 follow.
In logical reasoning, deciding on a course of action requires identifying a solution that is feasible, fair, and directly addresses the root cause of the problem.
In this scenario, both courses of action logically follow, depending on the severity of the errors and the institutional policy. Here is the breakdown:
Evaluation of Options
Action 1: Re-conduct the examination with the correct question paper.
This is a valid logical follow-up if the "many wrong questions" fundamentally compromised the integrity of the test. If the errors were so pervasive that a student's actual knowledge could not be measured, a re-test ensures a fair and standardized result for everyone.
Action 2: Grace marks should be given for wrong questions.
This is a common and practical administrative solution. It compensates students for the disadvantage caused by the errors without the logistical nightmare and stress of organizing a brand-new examination.
Conclusion
Both 1 and 2 are corrective measures. While they represent different approaches (one radical, one compensatory), both logically flow from the statement as ways to rectify the injustice caused to the students who failed.
Correct Answer: Both 1 and 2 follow.
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.
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.
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.
