Raghubir, a reputed doctor, practices medicine in a tier-three city. He owns an imported SUV which he bought 10 years ago, using his hard- earned savings of nearly 5 years. Initially, he used to take it for long rides, but for the last 6-7 years, he only commutes to his clinic, a 10-minute drive from his home.
The SUV has been his proud possession, but it demands high maintenance. Also, the diesel guzzling SUV does not comply with the new emission norms being introduced in the tier-one and tier-two cities. Of late, a few newspapers reported that the new emission norms may be introduced in tier-three cities as well. This news has worried Raghubir.
Raghubir is afraid that once the new emission norms are rolled out, he might not be able to use his SUV anymore.
Which of the following options will BEST put Raghubir at ease with using his SUV for some more time?
Which of the following options will BEST put Raghubir at ease with using his SUV for some more time?
- Non-compliant SUVs are still plying in tier-two cities
- His city has many other SUVs which are as old as his
- As a sought-after doctor, all the law enforcement officials are his patients
- His lawyer friends in his city recently bought non-compliant SUVs from tier-two cities
- His mechanic assures him that the new norms will not be introduced anytime soon
The Correct Option is D
Solution and Explanation
Step 1: Identify Raghubir’s Concern
Raghubir is worried about whether his current SUV will still be usable once stricter emission norms arrive.
He needs reassurance that owning and using his non-compliant SUV will still be practically acceptable for some more time.
Step 2: Evaluate the Options
- Option 1: Tier-two cities may still allow SUVs, but this is indirect and not specific to his own city.
- Option 2: Other old SUVs in his city do not guarantee legal protection — it’s only observational.
- Option 3: Being a doctor with law enforcement officials as patients is irrelevant and unethical as justification.
- Option 4: Lawyer friends in his city recently purchased non-compliant SUVs → strong evidence that such vehicles will still be usable locally, easing his worry. ✅
- Option 5: Mechanic’s assurance is unreliable and not authoritative.
Step 3: Logical Conclusion
Option 4 gives the strongest reassurance because it shows that knowledgeable professionals (lawyers) in his own city are still confident enough to buy non-compliant SUVs.
This directly reduces his fear about being barred from using his SUV immediately.
Final Answer:
\[
\boxed{\text{Option (D): Lawyer friends in his city recently bought non-compliant SUVs.}}
\]
Anya, Raghubir’s daughter, works in a metro city. She is concerned about private transport emissions and is unhappy with her father’s diesel-guzzling SUV. Though she wants her father to be more environmentally responsible, she is aware that any drastic suggestion might attract strong resistance. Hence, she wants a solution, acceptable to Raghubir, that gently dissuades him from using his SUV on a daily basis.
Which of the following actions by Anya will BEST dissuade Raghubir from using his SUV on a daily basis?
Which of the following actions by Anya will BEST dissuade Raghubir from using his SUV on a daily basis?
- Take away Raghubir’s SUV to the metro city and gift him a new SUV
- Request Raghubir to use public transport for his daily commute, and use the SUV sparingly
- Ask Raghubir’s secretary to ferry him to the clinic daily in her car, except for the weekends
- Gift Raghubir a small petrol car and convince him to sell his SUV
- Ask his mechanic to explore if the SUV can be retrofitted with a CNG kit
The Correct Option is C
Solution and Explanation
Step 1: Identify the Core Challenge
Anya wants to reduce her father’s SUV usage without creating resistance. Thus, the solution must be gentle, acceptable, and non-confrontational.
Step 2: Evaluate the Options
- Option 1: Taking away the SUV and replacing it with another SUV → drastic and confrontational; not acceptable.
- Option 2: Requesting use of public transport → unlikely to succeed, as older individuals often resist sudden lifestyle changes.
- Option 3: Secretary ferrying him daily → subtle, convenient, and saves fuel. Since weekends remain open, it avoids strong resistance. ✅
- Option 4: Gifting a small petrol car and selling the SUV → drastic, may cause emotional resistance.
- Option 5: Retrofitting with CNG kit → eco-friendly, but does not reduce SUV usage; only modifies fuel type.
Step 3: Logical Conclusion
Option 3 provides a practical and acceptable compromise — it reduces daily SUV usage while still leaving Raghubir the freedom to use it occasionally, thereby avoiding conflict.
Final Answer:
\[ \boxed{\text{Option (C): Secretary ferries him daily, except weekends.}} \]
The new emission norms are about to get implemented in tier-three cities, and Raghubir’s city will follow suit shortly. Hence, Raghubir starts exploring options of buying an electric vehicle (EV). He lists the following factors that will guide him on buying an electric car:
P. EVs within Raghubir’s budget can cover his daily commute, but not the long rides.
Q. A new electric SUV in the market, within his budget, nearly has the same look and feel of his present SUV.
R. EVs cannot be driven beyond a speed of 70 kmph.
S. New charging stations on the main highway, connecting his city to the closest metro city, may come up in another year.
T. The only shop, selling EVs in his city, is ready to trade in Raghubir’s SUV at a reasonable price.
The above listed factors have been arranged in a DECREASING order of influence in the options given below.
Which of the following options will BEST help Raghubir buy an electric vehicle immediately?
P. EVs within Raghubir’s budget can cover his daily commute, but not the long rides.
Q. A new electric SUV in the market, within his budget, nearly has the same look and feel of his present SUV.
R. EVs cannot be driven beyond a speed of 70 kmph.
S. New charging stations on the main highway, connecting his city to the closest metro city, may come up in another year.
T. The only shop, selling EVs in his city, is ready to trade in Raghubir’s SUV at a reasonable price.
The above listed factors have been arranged in a DECREASING order of influence in the options given below.
Which of the following options will BEST help Raghubir buy an electric vehicle immediately?
- TQRPS
- QTPSR
- QRTPS
- TQRSP
- SPTQR
The Correct Option is B
Solution and Explanation
Step 1: Identify the Key Influences
Raghubir wants to buy an EV immediately. Hence, the strongest factors will be those that are practical, immediate, and aligned with his needs:
- Q: Same look and feel as his current SUV, within budget → Very strong motivator for purchase.
- T: Trade-in option for his present SUV → Makes purchase financially attractive.
- P: Covers daily commute, though not long rides → Practical utility for immediate needs.
- S: Charging stations in future → Useful, but not immediate; hence lower priority.
- R: “Cannot be driven beyond 70 kmph” → Likely an incorrect belief; least influence if he has correct information.
Step 2: Arrange in Decreasing Order of Influence
From strongest to weakest influence: \[ Q \;>\; T \;>\; P \;>\; S \;>\; R \]
Step 3: Match with Options
This sequence matches Option 2: QTPSR.
Final Answer:
\[ \boxed{\text{Option (B): QTPSR}} \]
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