{"id":43708,"date":"2026-04-08T20:38:36","date_gmt":"2026-04-08T15:08:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/?p=43708"},"modified":"2026-04-08T20:38:39","modified_gmt":"2026-04-08T15:08:39","slug":"tricks-to-solve-statement-course-of-action","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/tricks-to-solve-statement-course-of-action\/","title":{"rendered":"Tricks to Solve Statement &amp; Course of Action for Banking, SSC &amp; Other Exams"},"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\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/tricks-to-solve-statement-course-of-action\/#What_is_%E2%80%9CStatement_Course_of_Action%E2%80%9D\" >What is &#8220;Statement &amp; 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Course of Action Questions Live<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/tricks-to-solve-statement-course-of-action\/#Sign_Up\" >Sign Up<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/tricks-to-solve-statement-course-of-action\/#Login\" >Login<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/tricks-to-solve-statement-course-of-action\/#Forgot_Password\" >Forgot Password<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/tricks-to-solve-statement-course-of-action\/#i\" >&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/tricks-to-solve-statement-course-of-action\/#When_does_a_course_of_action_follow\" >When does a course of action follow?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/tricks-to-solve-statement-course-of-action\/#Common_Traps_Set_by_Examiners\" >Common Traps Set by Examiners<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/tricks-to-solve-statement-course-of-action\/#Quick_Cheat_Sheet\" >Quick Cheat Sheet<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/tricks-to-solve-statement-course-of-action\/#Special_Cases_to_Remember\" >Special Cases to Remember<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p>&#8220;Statement &amp; Course of Action&#8221; questions appear in SSC, Bank &amp; Railway exams almost every year. Most students lose marks here not because they lack intelligence but because they don&#8217;t know the rules of the game.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-is-statement-amp-course-of-action\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_%E2%80%9CStatement_Course_of_Action%E2%80%9D\"><\/span>What is &#8220;Statement &amp; Course of Action&#8221;?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A statement describes a problem or situation. Courses of action are proposed steps or solutions. Your job is to decide: which course of action logically follows to address the problem in the statement?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These questions test your practical reasoning, not theoretical knowledge. The correct answer is always the one that is practical, direct, and addresses the root cause of the problem.<\/p>\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\/ssc-exams\/?ref=contmk-blog-cad\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">take a SSC CGL Mock Test Now<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Golden_Rules\"><\/span>The Golden Rules<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Address the problem directly. The course of action must solve or reduce the exact problem mentioned in the statement \u2014 not a tangential issue.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Be practical and feasible. Reject any action that is impossible, too broad, or utopian (e.g., &#8220;ban all vehicles forever&#8221;).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Don&#8217;t assume, don&#8217;t over-imagine. Judge only on what is stated. Don&#8217;t add your own assumptions.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Both courses can follow. Don&#8217;t fall into the trap of thinking only one can be correct. If both are logical and practical, both follow.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Avoid extreme\/absolute language. Courses with words like &#8220;immediately stop all,&#8221; &#8220;arrest everyone,&#8221; or &#8220;completely ban&#8221; are usually wrong unless the statement is catastrophic.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Government\/authority actions are generally valid. If the statement is a social or public problem, government-level action is almost always a valid course.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Key_Tricks_to_Solve_Fast\"><\/span>5 Key Tricks to Solve Fast<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>These smart tricks help you eliminate wrong options quickly and choose the correct answer with confidence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Trick<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Explanation<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Root Cause Trick<\/strong><\/td><td>Ask &#8211; does this action fix the root cause or just the symptom? Root-cause solutions always follow. Cosmetic actions rarely do.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Feasibility Filter<\/strong><\/td><td>Can a real authority or person realistically do this? If yes, it follows. If it sounds like a fantasy solution, eliminate it immediately.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Extreme Word Alert<\/strong><\/td><td>Words like &#8220;ban all,&#8221; &#8220;arrest everyone,&#8221; &#8220;immediately stop&#8221; = red flag. These are too extreme unless the situation is a major disaster or crime.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Relevance Check<\/strong><\/td><td>The action must be relevant to the exact problem. If the statement is about road accidents, an action about hospital reform is irrelevant &#8211; eliminate it.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Both-Can-Follow Rule<\/strong><\/td><td>Always check both independently. Two practical, relevant actions can and do both follow.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-download-statement-amp-course-of-action-questions-pdf\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Download_Statement_Course_of_Action_Questions_PDF\"><\/span>Download Statement &amp; Course of Action Questions PDF<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Download the Statement &amp; Course of Action Questions PDF to practice high-quality questions based on the latest SSC exam pattern. Improve your reasoning skills and accuracy by solving these questions anytime, anywhere.<\/p>\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 aligncenter\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/statements-and-course-of-action-questions-pdf\/?ref=contmk-blog-sacof\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Download PDF Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-practice-statement-amp-course-of-action-questions-live\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Practice_Statement_Course_of_Action_Questions_Live\"><\/span>Practice Statement &amp; Course of Action Questions Live<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>These questions follow the real SSC exam pattern and are designed to improve your accuracy and confidence. Practice them to avoid common spelling traps and score better in the Reasoning section of upcoming<a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/ssc-exams\/?ref=contmk-blog-sacof\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> SSC exams<\/a>. Attempt the 10 Statement and Course of Action questions given below:<\/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> Practice Statements &#038; Course of Action Questions <\/span>\n  <span id=\"quiz-1-score-badge\">Score: <strong id=\"quiz-1-score-value\">0.00<\/strong><\/span>\n<\/div>\n\n    <!-- QUESTIONS -->\n\n<div class=\"question\" data-answered=\"false\">\n  <p>1. 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