IBPS PO General Awareness: Course of Action questions with solutions

Q1. Direction: In the 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. Statement: India currently faces a severe shortage of well-trained and skilled professionals, with only 2.3% of the workforce having undergone formal skill training. Courses of action: I. India should outsource work to skilled professionals in other countries. II. Vocational courses targeting skill-building should be incorporated into the curriculum.

1. Only I follows.
2. Only II follows.
3. Either I or II follows.
4. Neither I nor II follows.

Answer: Only II follows.

The statement highlights a shortage of skilled professionals in India, so introducing vocational courses is a logical corrective measure. Outsourcing work to other countries does not solve the domestic skill shortage, so course I does not logically follow.

Q2. Statement: Researchers are feeling agitated as libraries are not equipped to provide the right information to the right users at the right time in the required format. Even the users are not aware of the various services available to them. Courses of action: I. All the information available in the libraries should be computerized to provide faster services to the users. II. Library staff should be trained in computer operations.

1. If only I follows
2. If both I and II follow
3. If either I or II follows
4. If neither I nor II follows

Answer: If both I and II follow

The statement highlights poor information delivery and lack of user awareness. Computerizing library information can improve speed and access, while training staff in computer operations supports efficient service delivery. Therefore, both courses of action are उचित.