Allied & ICAR Exam Bank • ALLIED_1932MCQ • 2 Marks
Section 8: General Aptitude
Analytical & Spatial Aptitude
Subtopic: Logic Deduction & Pattern Recognition
Question Statement:
Statement: Farmers in a district are committing distress sales of potatoes at Rs 2/kg due to a sudden glut and lack of cold storage.
Courses of Action:
I. The government should procure surplus potatoes at a minimum benchmark price and arrange transport to deficit consumer hubs.
II. Instruct farmers never to grow potatoes in future seasons.
Which course of action is correct?
Options:
(A) Only I follows
(B) Only II follows
(C) Both follow
(D) Neither follows
Answer Key:
A
Step-by-Step Solution & Explanation
Course I addresses market failure through price support and logistics. Course II is absurdly dictatorial and counterproductive.