Course of Action - Verbal and Reasoning

Directions to SolveIn each question below is given a statement followed by two courses of action numbered I and II. You have to assume everything in the statement to be true and on the basis of the information given in the statement, decide which of the suggested courses of action logically follow(s) for pursuing.Give answer
  • (A) If only I follows
  • (B) If only II follows
  • (C) If either I or II follows
  • (D) If neither I nor II follows
  • (E) If both I and II follow.
Q1:

Statement: In spite of the Principal's repeated warnings, a child was caught exploding crackers secretly in the school. Courses of Action:
  1. All the crackers should be taken away from the child and he should be threatened not to do it again.
  2. The child should be severely punished for his wrong act.

A Only I follows

B Only II follows

C Either I or II follows

D Neither I nor II follows

E Both I and II follow

ANS:B - Only II follows

Explanation: Since the act has been repeated despite various warnings, so course I would only be another warning and would not help. Severe punishment to set example for him and others is inevitable. Thus, course II shall follow.