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UPSC Prelims 2011 · CSAT

Question 73: Decision Making and Interpersonal Skills

Directions for the following 8 (eight) items : Given below are eight items. Each item describes a situation and is followed by four possible responses. Indicate the response you find most appropriate. Choose only one response for each item. The responses will be evaluated based on the level of appropriateness for the given situation. Please attempt all the items. There is no penalty for wrong answers for these eight items. You have been asked to give an explanation for not attending an important official meeting. Your immediate boss who has not informed you about the meeting is now putting pressure on you not to place an allegation against him/her. You would

asend a written reply explaining the fact.
bseek an appointment with the top boss to explain the situation.
cadmit your fault to save the situation.
dput the responsibility on the coordinator of the meeting for not informing.

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Source: UPSC, Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination 2011, General Studies Paper II (CSAT), Series A. The paper on upsc.gov.in.