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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.

Correct answer: Only II follows.

Solution

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.

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