Allied & ICAR Exam Bank • ALLIED_1616 MCQ • 1 Mark

Section 8: General Aptitude

Verbal Aptitude

Subtopic: Critical Reasoning

Question Statement:

Proposal: 'The irrigation authority should line all earthen distribution canals with concrete to eliminate water conveyance losses.' Which inquiry is most important in evaluating this plan?

Options:

  • (A) Whether the value of the water saved exceeds the annualized capital and maintenance cost of the concrete lining.
  • (B) Whether concrete can be mixed by hand or in trucks.
  • (C) Whether canal water is used for recreational swimming.
  • (D) Whether fish live in the earthen canals.

Answer Key:

A

Step-by-Step Solution & Explanation

Economic cost-benefit balance (value of saved water vs capital/maintenance cost) determines feasibility.
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