{"id":226075,"date":"2026-08-05T17:05:17","date_gmt":"2026-08-05T11:35:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/?p=226075"},"modified":"2026-08-05T17:10:19","modified_gmt":"2026-08-05T11:40:19","slug":"statement-and-course-of-action-reasoning","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/statement-and-course-of-action-reasoning\/","title":{"rendered":"Statement and Course of Action Questions, Download PDF"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_77 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of content<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" 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It tests your ability to make logical decisions based on given statements. In this blog, we have provided short notes, key tricks, formulas, solved questions, common mistakes, and tips on statement and course of action reasoning. 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The live quiz includes exam-relevant questions for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/ssc-exams\/?ref=contmk-blog-statementcourse\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">SSC<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/railway-exams\/?ref=contmk-blog-statementcourse\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Railways<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/banking-insurance-exams\/?ref=contmk-blog-statementcourse\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Banking, Insurance<\/a> and other competitive exams.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!DOCTYPE html>\n<html lang=\"en\">\n<head>\n<meta charset=\"UTF-8\">\n<link rel=\"stylesheet\" href=\"https:\/\/courses.oliveboard.in\/edge\/css\/login-modal-for-blog.css\">\n\n<style>\n#quiz-1-sticky-header {\n  position: sticky;\n  top: 0;\n  z-index: 100;\n  background: #1565c0;\n  color: #fff;\n  padding: 12px 20px;\n  border-radius: 10px 10px 0 0;\n  display: flex;\n  justify-content: space-between;\n  align-items: center;\n  font-size: 16px;\n  font-weight: bold;\n  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.2);\n  margin: -20px -20px 20px -20px;\n}\n\n#quiz-1-score-badge {\n  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.2);\n  padding: 4px 12px;\n  border-radius: 20px;\n  font-size: 15px;\n  white-space: nowrap;\n}\n#quiz-1 * { box-sizing: border-box; }\n\n#quiz-1 .quiz-container {\n  max-width: 700px;\n  margin: auto;\n  padding: 20px;\n  background: #fff;\n  border-radius: 14px;\n  box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(0,0,0,0.12);\n}\n\n#quiz-1 h2 {\n  text-align: center;\n}\n\n#quiz-1 .question {\n  margin-bottom: 22px;\n}\n\n#quiz-1 .question p {\n  font-weight: bold;\n}\n\n#quiz-1 button {\n  width: 100%;\n  padding: 12px;\n  margin: 6px 0;\n  border: none;\n  border-radius: 6px;\n  background: #e0e0e0;\n  color: #000;\n  font-size: 16px;\n  cursor: pointer;\n}\n\n#quiz-1 button:hover {\n  background: #d5d5d5;\n}\n\n#quiz-1 button.correct {\n  background: #4caf50;\n  color: #000;\n}\n\n#quiz-1 button.wrong {\n  background: #f44336;\n  color: #000;\n}\n\n#quiz-1 button.locked {\n  pointer-events: none;\n}\n\n\/* SUMMARY *\/\n#quiz-1 .final-summary {\n  margin-top: 40px;\n  padding: 20px;\n  border-radius: 14px;\n  background: #fafafa;\n  border: 2px solid #4caf50;\n}\n\n#quiz-1 .final-summary h3 {\n  text-align: center;\n  margin-bottom: 20px;\n}\n\n#quiz-1 .summary-row {\n  display: grid;\n  grid-template-columns: 120px 1fr 40px;\n  gap: 10px;\n  align-items: center;\n  margin-bottom: 12px;\n  font-weight: bold;\n}\n\n#quiz-1 .summary-bar {\n  height: 14px;\n  background: #ddd;\n  border-radius: 10px;\n  overflow: hidden;\n}\n\n#quiz-1 .bar-fill {\n  height: 100%;\n  width: 0%;\n}\n\n#quiz-1 .bar-attempted { background: #2196f3; }\n#quiz-1 .bar-correct { background: #4caf50; }\n#quiz-1 .bar-wrong { background: #f44336; }\n#quiz-1 .bar-unattempted { background: #9e9e9e; width: 100%; }\n\n#quiz-1 .final-score {\n  text-align: center;\n  font-size: 22px;\n  margin-top: 20px;\n}\n\n#quiz-1 .score-value {\n  font-size: 30px;\n  margin-left: 8px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<\/head>\n\n<body>\n<div id=\"quiz-1\">\n  <div class=\"quiz-container\">\n<div id=\"quiz-1-sticky-header\">\n  <span> Attempt Statement &#038; Course of Action Questions Live Quiz <\/span>\n  <span id=\"quiz-1-score-badge\">Score: <strong id=\"quiz-1-score-value\">0.00<\/strong><\/span>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"question\" data-answered=\"false\">\n  <p>\n    Q1. <strong>Statement:<\/strong><br>\n    A large number of people in Ward X of the city have been diagnosed with a fatal type of malaria.<br><br>\n    <strong>Courses of Action:<\/strong><br>\n    I. The city municipal authority should take immediate steps to carry out extensive fumigation in Ward X.<br>\n    II. People in the area should be advised to take precautions to avoid mosquito bites.\n  <\/p>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">1. Only I follows<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">2. Only II follows<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">3. Either I or II follows<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">4. Neither I nor II follows<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"true\">5. Both I and II follow<\/button>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"question\" data-answered=\"false\">\n  <p>\n    Q2. <strong>Statement:<\/strong><br>\n    Several students in a government school fainted due to the mid-day meal served there.<br><br>\n    <strong>Courses of Action:<\/strong><br>\n    I. The school administration should immediately suspend the mid-day meal programme permanently.<br>\n    II. The food quality and preparation hygiene in the school kitchen should be urgently investigated.\n  <\/p>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">1. Only I follows<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"true\">2. Only II follows<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">3. Either I or II follows<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">4. Neither I nor II follows<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">5. Both I and II follow<\/button>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"question\" data-answered=\"false\">\n  <p>\n    Q3. <strong>Statement:<\/strong><br>\n    Reports suggest that counterfeit currency worth crores is being pumped into the economy by foreign agencies.<br><br>\n    <strong>Courses of Action:<\/strong><br>\n    I. The government should immediately ban all currency transactions above Rs. 500.<br>\n    II. Intelligence agencies should be alerted to track and intercept counterfeit currency networks.\n  <\/p>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">1. Only I follows<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"true\">2. Only II follows<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">3. Either I or II follows<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">4. Neither I nor II follows<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">5. Both I and II follow<\/button>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"question\" data-answered=\"false\">\n  <p>\n    Q4. <strong>Statement:<\/strong><br>\n    A leading private bank has reported massive NPAs affecting its solvency.<br><br>\n    <strong>Courses of Action:<\/strong><br>\n    I. The Reserve Bank of India should immediately suspend the banking licence of the bank.<br>\n    II. An independent audit team should be constituted to investigate the extent of the NPAs and suggest remedial measures.\n  <\/p>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">1. Only I follows<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"true\">2. Only II follows<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">3. Either I or II follows<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">4. Neither I nor II follows<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">5. Both I and II follow<\/button>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"question\" data-answered=\"false\">\n  <p>\n    Q5. <strong>Statement:<\/strong><br>\n    A dam built 40 years ago is showing signs of structural weakness, and a large population lives downstream.<br><br>\n    <strong>Courses of Action:<\/strong><br>\n    I. The government should immediately evacuate all people living downstream of the dam.<br>\n    II. Structural engineers should be deployed to assess the condition of the dam and recommend remedial measures.\n  <\/p>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">1. Only I follows<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">2. Only II follows<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">3. Either I or II follows<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">4. Neither I nor II follows<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"true\">5. Both I and II follow<\/button>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"question\" data-answered=\"false\">\n  <p>\n    Q6. <strong>Statement:<\/strong><br>\n    The number of road accidents at a particular railway crossing has increased significantly over the last two years.<br><br>\n    <strong>Courses of Action:<\/strong><br>\n    I. Traffic police should be deployed at the crossing during peak hours.<br>\n    II. The railway crossing should be converted into a flyover or underpass.\n  <\/p>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">1. Only I follows<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">2. Only II follows<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">3. Either I or II follows<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">4. Neither I nor II follows<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"true\">5. Both I and II follow<\/button>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"question\" data-answered=\"false\">\n  <p>\n    Q7. <strong>Statement:<\/strong><br>\n    There has been a steep rise in the dropout rate of girls from schools in a tribal district.<br><br>\n    <strong>Courses of Action:<\/strong><br>\n    I. The government should immediately close all schools in the district until the issue is resolved.<br>\n    II. Awareness campaigns involving community leaders and incentive schemes for girls should be launched.\n  <\/p>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">1. Only I follows<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"true\">2. Only II follows<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">3. Either I or II follows<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">4. Neither I nor II follows<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">5. Both I and II follow<\/button>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"question\" data-answered=\"false\">\n  <p>\n    Q8. <strong>Statement:<\/strong><br>\n    The air quality index in the national capital has remained in the severe category for 15 consecutive days.<br><br>\n    <strong>Courses of Action:<\/strong><br>\n    I. Authorities should implement emergency restrictions on vehicular traffic, construction and industrial emissions.<br>\n    II. Citizens should be advised to plant more trees in their residential areas.\n  <\/p>\n  <button data-correct=\"true\">1. Only I follows<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">2. Only II follows<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">3. Either I or II follows<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">4. Neither I nor II follows<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">5. Both I and II follow<\/button>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"question\" data-answered=\"false\">\n  <p>\n    Q9. <strong>Statement:<\/strong><br>\n    A private hospital in the city has been found to be charging patients far beyond the government-prescribed cap for treatment.<br><br>\n    <strong>Courses of Action:<\/strong><br>\n    I. The government should immediately nationalise all private hospitals in the state.<br>\n    II. Strict punitive action should be taken against the errant hospital, and periodic billing audits should be mandated.\n  <\/p>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">1. Only I follows<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"true\">2. Only II follows<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">3. Either I or II follows<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">4. Neither I nor II follows<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">5. Both I and II follow<\/button>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"question\" data-answered=\"false\">\n  <p>\n    Q10. <strong>Statement:<\/strong><br>\n    Severe drought-like conditions have been reported in several districts of the state for the second consecutive year.<br><br>\n    <strong>Courses of Action:<\/strong><br>\n    I. The state government should declare a drought and release immediate relief funds for affected farmers.<br>\n    II. A long-term water conservation and rainwater harvesting programme should be launched.\n  <\/p>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">1. Only I follows<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">2. Only II follows<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">3. Either I or II follows<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">4. Neither I nor II follows<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"true\">5. 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The type of question usually depends on the nature of the statement, which can describe a problem, a neutral fact, or data-driven scenario.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-\"><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Type<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Meaning<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Example Statement<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Logical Course of Action<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Problem-and-Solution Based<\/strong><\/td><td>The statement presents a specific problem that requires a practical and logical solution.<\/td><td>A large number of students in the city were caught using unfair means during the board examinations.<\/td><td>Punish the students involved and improve invigilation and security for future examinations.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Fact-and-Improvement Based<\/strong><\/td><td>The statement describes a fact or situation. 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The action should be based logically on the given information.<\/td><td>The meteorological department has forecast less rainfall during next year&#8217;s monsoon.<\/td><td>Farmers should be advised to select suitable crops and arrange proper irrigation methods.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/ibps-clerk-mock-test\/?ref=contmk-blog-statementcourse\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Attempt A Free IBPS Clerk Mock Test<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-key-principles-for-evaluating-a-course-of-action\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key_Principles_for_Evaluating_a_Course_of_Action\"><\/span>Key Principles for Evaluating a Course of Action<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>These principles help you pick actions that make sense, are practical, and effectively address the situation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Logical and Practical:<\/strong> The action must be feasible and realistic, avoiding extreme or vague steps.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Focus on the Core Problem:<\/strong> The action should directly address the main issue of the statement.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Immediate vs Long-Term Solutions:<\/strong> Determine whether the problem requires short-term intervention, long-term planning, or both.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Avoid Creating Bigger Problems:<\/strong> A proper course of action should resolve or reduce the issue without causing further complications.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/statement-and-assumptions-based-questions-for-rrb-ntpc\/?ref=contmk-blog-statementcourse\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Solve <strong>Statement and Assumption Questions Based on RRB NTPC<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-to-approach-statement-and-course-of-action-questions\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Approach_Statement_and_Course_of_Action_Questions\"><\/span>How to Approach Statement and Course of Action Questions?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A systematic approach is essential while solving questions based on Statement and Course of Action. First, read the statement carefully, then analyze each action, focus on practical solutions, and check whether it solves or improves the situation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Understand the Statement:<\/strong> Read the statement carefully to fully grasp what the situation or problem is about.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Analyze Each Action:<\/strong> Look at each suggested action and think about whether it\u2019s realistic, effective, and relevant to the problem.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Seek Practical Solutions:<\/strong> Focus on steps that can actually be implemented and make a real difference.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Check the Outcome:<\/strong> Consider whether the action will truly solve the problem, reduce its impact, or improve the situation in a meaningful way.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/analytical-reasoning\/?ref=contmk-blog-statementcourse\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Check out all the details about&nbsp;Analytical Reasoning<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-statement-and-course-of-action-formulas-for-reasoning\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Statement_and_Course_of_Action_Formulas_for_Reasoning\"><\/span>Statement and Course of Action Formulas for Reasoning<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Reasoning \u201cformulas\u201d are mental models or shortcuts:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Follow only the given facts<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Identify strong vs weak actions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ask: Does the action solve the problem?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Eliminate irrelevant options first<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Visualize outcome if action is taken<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-statement-and-course-of-action-tricks-for-ssc-cgl-and-other-exams\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Statement_and_Course_of_Action_Tricks_for_SSC_CGL_and_Other_Exams\"><\/span>Statement and Course of Action Tricks for SSC CGL and Other Exams<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Some of the short tricks to solve questions based on this topic are as follows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Use a stepwise elimination method<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Start from the end of the statement<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Map indirect relations with cause-effect arrows<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Focus on keywords like \u201cshould,\u201d \u201cmust,\u201d \u201cnecessary\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Avoid assumptions beyond the given facts<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/ssc-cgl-reasoning-questions\/?ref=contmk-blog-statementcourse\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Attempt SSC CGL Reasoning Questions Live<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-related-reasoning-topics-to-explore\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Related_Reasoning_Topics_to_Explore\"><\/span>Related Reasoning Topics to Explore<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Topics<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Topics<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/blood-relation-reasoning-questions\/?ref=contac-acb\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Blood Relation Concepts<\/a><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/floor-based-puzzles\/?ref=contac-acb\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Floor Based Puzzle Short Tricks<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/statement-and-assumption-reasoning\/?ref=contac-aib\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Statement and Assumption Reasoning<\/a><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/reasoning-puzzle-questions\/?ref=contac-acb\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Puzzle Reasoning Questions<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/calendar-reasoning\/?ref=contac-acb\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Calendar Reasoning Strategies<\/a><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/alphanumeric-series\/?ref=contac-acb\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Alphanumeric Series Patterns<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/alphanumeric-series\/?ref=contac-acb\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-faqs\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs\"><\/span>FAQs<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1756370877476\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Q1. <strong>How to solve Statement and Course of Action questions fast?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Focus on identifying strong actions and eliminate weak or irrelevant ones.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1756370878277\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Q2. Can assumptions be made in these questions?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">No, only actions supported by the given statement should be considered.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1756370878881\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Q3. What is a strong action?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">An action that logically follows from the statement and addresses the issue.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1756370879482\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Q4. How to avoid mistakes in this topic?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Do not assume extra facts and distinguish between immediate and long-term actions.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1756370880086\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Q5. Are there tricks to solve them faster?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Yes, focus on keywords, eliminate irrelevant options, and visualize outcomes.<\/p> <\/div> <\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__list is-grid columns-3 wp-block-latest-posts\"><li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/ssc-cgl-tier-2-topic-wise-weightage\/\">SSC CGL Tier 2 Topic-wise Weightage &amp; Subject Division<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/ssc-cgl-weightage-tier-1-most-important-topics-chapters\/\">SSC CGL Topic Wise Weightage Tier 1 For 2026, Find Most Important Chapters<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/ssc-cgl-age-calculator\/\">SSC CGL Age Calculator, Check Age Eligibility Online Here<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/rrb-group-d-answer-key\/\">RRB Group D Answer Key 2026, Check Official Link<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/current-affairs-questions-for-rrb-ntpc-cbt-2\/\">Important RRB NTPC CBT 2 Current Affairs Questions, Download PDF<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/gk-questions-for-rrb-ntpc-cbt-2-exam\/\">Top RRB NTPC GK Questions For CBT 2, Download Free PDF<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Statement and Course of Action reasoning is a vital topic in competitive exams like SSC, IBPS, SBI PO, and RRB.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":65,"featured_media":248982,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[555,10247,5217,10231],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-226075","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-railways-rrb","category-rbi-sebi-nabard","category-ssc-prep","category-ssc-railways","generate-columns","tablet-grid-50","mobile-grid-100","grid-parent","grid-50"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v26.6 (Yoast SEO v26.6) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Statement and Course of Action Questions, Download PDF<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Practice Statement and Course of Action Questions for SSC, Railways, Banking, Insurance and other exams. 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