XAT 2012 — Decision Making Question 1
Answer the following questions on the basis of the following letter.
To the Chairman:
Dear Mr. Sailesh,
At the December 3, 2011 meeting, it was decided that no two officers would hold positions on the same committee. It has recently come to my attention that both Chaitanya Rao and Ajit Singh will be serving in some capacity on the Cultural Committee, and both have been nominated for officer status. As you know, this is in direct disregard for the rules as voted by the Members Council last December 3, 2011. I would hope that sufficient action be taken by the Disciplinary Committee (on which committee both of the above are members) so that this problem will be remedied.
Sincerely,
Arvind Singh
Which of the following is an essential flaw that the writer of the letter overlooked?
Answer & solution
- A
Rao and Ajit are already serving together on the Disciplinary Committee.
- B
The Chairman has no power in the matter.
- C
The Members Council cannot pass rules limiting members.
Rao and Ajit are yet to be confirmed as officers.
- E
Cultural Committee is only active during the annual festival.
Consider the following lines: “Chaitanya Rao and Ajit Singh…….and both have been nominated for officer status”. They have yet to become officers.
Hence, the correct answer is option 4.