Question

Directions: The question presents a situation and asks you to make a judgment regarding that particular circumstance. Answer the question solely on the basis of the information given.
Illegal adulterated and local alcohol that is largely in supply in the city has become a matter of concern for the citizens and administration. A meeting was called up, which involved local people as well, to discuss the situation. The local people claimed that the administration is not doing enough to deal with the situation. You are representing the administration in the meeting. What should be your reaction to these claims?

• A. Tell them that the real problem lies with people of the city who support the business by buying illegal and adulterated alcohol, and not the district administration.
• B. Tell the citizens to refrain from buying local liquor.
• C. Explain that this problem occurs quite frequently and it is the responsibility of individuals in the city only who run such business to stop such activity. It is not the duty of the district administration to handle such situations.
• D. Begin by telling to the group that the district administration needs the cooperation of citizens to find a solution for this problem.
• E. Don’t say anything; let others speak on the issue.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D

Argument Construction:
The supply of illegal, adulterated and local alcohol has become a major concern for both citizens and local administration. A meeting of all the stakeholders has been organized that includes members of the local community as well. The response has to be delivered from the perspective of the district administration.
A. Telling people that the problem lies solely with them, without taking any responsibility for the issue is only going to make matters worse. The passage states that the local people are already upset with the administration for not doing enough. In this case, placing all the blame on the people will further aggravate them.
B. This is a vague and insufficient response. Merely asking people to refrain from indulging in this behavior exhibits a passive and desultory approach that does not address the central issue.
C. Just like option A, this response also absolves the administration of all accountability and will only result in escalation of people’s anger.
D. Correct. Such issues require a coordinated and comprehensive approach. While the administration cannot tackle the problem on its own, it also cannot place the entire burden of responsibility on the people. Therefore, acknowledging the importance of local participation and inviting collaboration will pave the way for a concerted effort on the part of the local people. This will also help assuage the feeling of anger amongst the community.
E. This is again a vague and passive approach that can devolve into apathy and unrest amongst the people.
Thus, the correct answer is D.