XAT 2015 — LRDI Question 22
Answer the questions on the basis of information given in the following case.
The Disciplinary Committee of Nation Political Party (NPP) is meeting today to decide on the future of two of their party members, Mr. Loyal and his son Mr. Prodigal. Mr. Prodigal is the prime accused in the brutal murder of Mr. Victim, an opposition party leader. Mr. Prodigal is in police custody and his appeal for bail has got rejected. Mr. Loyal claims that his son is innocent and Mr. Victim’s death was the result of internal rivalry in the opposition party. Though Mr. Loyal is not accused in this case, his weakness for his son is well known. The media is blaming him for influencing key witnesses to protect his son. Severe criticism of his father-son duo, both by the media and some social activists, is damaging the image of the party. However, Mr. Loyal has significant followers within the party and is considered an asset to the party. Any harsh decision against Mr. Loyal would adversely affect the future of NPP and could even lead to a split in the party. This would benefit the opposition.
The Disciplinary Committee has decided to suspend Mr. Loyal from the party because they felt he was influencing the judicial process. However, Mr. Loyal feels that the committee is biased and he is being framed. Now, election has been announced. The last time. Mr. Loyal had won with a majority on account of his good work. Which of the following options is most likely to resurrect Mr. Loyal’s immediate political career?
Answer & solution
The main opposition party has invited Mr. Loyal to join the party and contest the election Chance of winning is high.
- B
Not participation in the campaign and instructing his followers to stay away from the campaigning process.
- C
Ask his followers to support the NPP nominated candidate and display his loyalty to NPP.
- D
Mr. Loyal should contest as an independent candidate. But because of a split in votes, his chances of winning would be low.
- E
Influence the nomination process through his followers within NPP, to get one of his close associates nominated.
All the options except 1 seem incongruous with respect to the information provided in the passage.
Option 1 is most feasible and will give a boost to Mr. Loyal's political career. Joining another party would do no harm to his career, given his popularity among voters as well as the support of opposition party. So, eliminate options 2, 3, 4 and 5.
Hence, the correct answer is option 1.