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1. Statement : In one of the worst accidents in railway level crossing, fifty people died when a bus carrying them collided on to a running train. Courses of Action : I. The train driver should immediately be suspended. II. The driver of the bus should be tried in court for negligence on his part. III. The railway authority should be asked to man all its level crossings.

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Detailed SolutionStatement : In one of the worst accidents in railway level crossing, fifty people died when a bus carrying them collided on to a running train. Courses of Action : I. The train driver should immediately be suspended. II. The driver of the bus should be tried in court for negligence on his part. III. The railway authority should be asked to man all its level crossings.

2. Statement : There is an unprecedented increase in the production of wheat this kharif season in most parts of the country. Courses of Action : I. The government should immediately lower down the procurement price of wheat. II. The farmers should be asked to store the excess produces with themselves to be used for future. III. The government should make its best efforts to export wheat to augment its presence in international market.

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Detailed SolutionStatement : There is an unprecedented increase in the production of wheat this kharif season in most parts of the country. Courses of Action : I. The government should immediately lower down the procurement price of wheat. II. The farmers should be asked to store the excess produces with themselves to be used for future. III. The government should make its best efforts to export wheat to augment its presence in international market.

3. Statement : The Company X has rejected first lot of values supplied by Company A and has cancelled its entire huge order quoting use of inferior quality material and poor craftsmanship. Courses of Action : I. The Company A needs to investigate functioning of its purchase, production and quality control departments. II. The Company A should inspect all the valves rejected by Company X. III. The Company A should inform Company X that steps have been taken for improvement and renegotiate schedule of supply.

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Detailed SolutionStatement : The Company X has rejected first lot of values supplied by Company A and has cancelled its entire huge order quoting use of inferior quality material and poor craftsmanship. Courses of Action : I. The Company A needs to investigate functioning of its purchase, production and quality control departments. II. The Company A should inspect all the valves rejected by Company X. III. The Company A should inform Company X that steps have been taken for improvement and renegotiate schedule of supply.

4. Statement : The air and rail services have been severely disrupted due to thick fog in the northern part of the country. Courses of Action : I. The rail and air services should be temporarily suspended in the region. II. People should be advised to make their travel plan keeping in mind the probable disruption resulting in delay or cancellation of services. III. The government should immediately install modern machines which will enable it to guide the rail and air services even if the thick fog develops.

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Detailed SolutionStatement : The air and rail services have been severely disrupted due to thick fog in the northern part of the country. Courses of Action : I. The rail and air services should be temporarily suspended in the region. II. People should be advised to make their travel plan keeping in mind the probable disruption resulting in delay or cancellation of services. III. The government should immediately install modern machines which will enable it to guide the rail and air services even if the thick fog develops.

5. Statement : It is necessary to adopt suitable measures to prevent repetition of bad debts by learning from the past experiences of mounting non-performing assets of banks. Courses of Action : I. Before granting loan to customers their eligibility for loan should be evaluated strictly. II. To ensure the payment of instalments of loan, the work, for which loan was granted, should be supervised minutely on regular basis.

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Detailed SolutionStatement : It is necessary to adopt suitable measures to prevent repetition of bad debts by learning from the past experiences of mounting non-performing assets of banks. Courses of Action : I. Before granting loan to customers their eligibility for loan should be evaluated strictly. II. To ensure the payment of instalments of loan, the work, for which loan was granted, should be supervised minutely on regular basis.

6. Statement : Many medical and engineering graduates are taking up jobs in administrative services and in banks. Courses of Action : I. All the professionals should be advised to refrain from taking up such jobs. II. The government should appoint a committee to find out the reasons for these professionals taking up such jobs and to suggest remedial measures.

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Detailed SolutionStatement : Many medical and engineering graduates are taking up jobs in administrative services and in banks. Courses of Action : I. All the professionals should be advised to refrain from taking up such jobs. II. The government should appoint a committee to find out the reasons for these professionals taking up such jobs and to suggest remedial measures.

7. Statement : The Deputy Mayor of city Z has proposed to install a plant of mineral water and to supply citizen’s mineral water bottles at Rs. 6 per litre as against Rs. 10 per litre being sold by local private companies. Courses of Action : I. The local private companies of city Z will have to close their operation. II. The Corporation of city Z will have to provide for losses in this project in its budget. III. The tap water schemes of city Z will have to be stopped.

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Detailed SolutionStatement : The Deputy Mayor of city Z has proposed to install a plant of mineral water and to supply citizen’s mineral water bottles at Rs. 6 per litre as against Rs. 10 per litre being sold by local private companies. Courses of Action : I. The local private companies of city Z will have to close their operation. II. The Corporation of city Z will have to provide for losses in this project in its budget. III. The tap water schemes of city Z will have to be stopped.

8. Statement : Besides looks and appearances, it is also important to develop oneself from within. Courses of Action : I. One should not pay attention to fashion. II. One should pay attention to fashion. III. Books on self-development should be encouraged.

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Detailed SolutionStatement : Besides looks and appearances, it is also important to develop oneself from within. Courses of Action : I. One should not pay attention to fashion. II. One should pay attention to fashion. III. Books on self-development should be encouraged.

9. Statement : The alert villagers caught a group of dreaded dacoits armed with murderous weapons. Courses of Action : I. The villagers should be provided sophisticated weapons. II. The villagers should be rewarded for their courage and unity.

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Detailed SolutionStatement : The alert villagers caught a group of dreaded dacoits armed with murderous weapons. Courses of Action : I. The villagers should be provided sophisticated weapons. II. The villagers should be rewarded for their courage and unity.

10. Statement : Financial stringency prevented the State Government from paying salaries to its employees since April this year. Courses of Action : I. The State Government should immediately curtail the staff strength at least by 30%. II. The State Government should reduce wasteful expenditure and arrange to pay the salaries of its employees.

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Detailed SolutionStatement : Financial stringency prevented the State Government from paying salaries to its employees since April this year. Courses of Action : I. The State Government should immediately curtail the staff strength at least by 30%. II. The State Government should reduce wasteful expenditure and arrange to pay the salaries of its employees.

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