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Direction: In this question, a statement is followed by three Courses of action numbered I, II and III. You have to assume everything in the statement to be true, and then decide which of the three…

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Direction: In this question, a statement is followed by three Courses of action numbered I, II and III. You have to assume everything in the statement to be true, and then decide which of the three suggested course of action logically follow(s) for pursuing
Statement: A large number of students who have passed their XII Standard terminal examination in the country could not get admission to colleges as the numbers of seats available are grossly inadequate
Course of action:
(I) The evaluation system of XII standard terminal examination should be made tougher so that fewer students pass the examination
(II) The Government should encourage the private sector to open new colleges by providing them land at cheaper price
(III) The rich people should be asked to send their wards to foreign countries for higher studies enabling the needy students to get admission in colleges within the country
  1. Only (I) follows
  2. Only (II) follows
  3. Only (I) and (II) follow
  4. Only (I) and (III) follow

Answer and explanation

Correct answer: B - Only (II) follows
Opening more colleges with government help (II) addresses the shortage of seats. Making exams tougher (I) and asking the rich to send children abroad (III) are not reasonable remedies.

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