Critical Reasoning - Statement - Course of Action Types

Types of Questions

• Problem-Solution
• Situation-Improvement

Generally, questions can be asked on these two types.

Problem-Solution

Statements mention the problem and actions state the ways to counter the problems.

Example

Statement: Concerns have risen about air pollution in Pakistani cities. A recent report by the World Health Organization (WHO) states that of the 20 most polluted cities in the world, 4 are in Pakistan.

Action

Pollution committee should immediately take certain measures to control the pollution levels in Pakistan.

Licenses of polluting industries should be cancelled and owners should be put behind the bars.

1. Only I follows
2. Only II follows
3. Either I or II follows
4. Neither I nor II follows
5. Both I and II follow

Answer: A

Explanation

Only one follows. The given statement describes the problem and the actions mention the solutions for the same. Second option is to be avoided because it is a negative and harsh approach. As listed in tips and tricks section also Options which are negative in nature and provide harsh solutions should be avoided.

Situation-Improvement

The statement talks about only a particular situation and the actions provide a way to improve such situations.

Example

Statement: The authorities in Society X are cracking down on street hawkers, blaming them for traffic jams near their society.

Actions:

• Street hawkers should not be allowed during peak hours
• Street hawkers should be warned and asked not to create chaos.

1. Only I follows
2. Only II follows
3. Either I or II follows
4. Neither I nor II follows
5. Both I and II follow

Answer: B

Explanation: Here a situation of traffic jam is depicted and the actions mentioned, give different ways for improving the situation.