Q.1 A shopkeeper has 3 types of fruit baskets: A, B, and C. Basket A contains apples only, Basket B contains oranges only, and Basket C contains a mix of apples and oranges. The baskets are labeled incorrectly. You can pick one fruit from one basket. How can you correctly label all baskets?
Pick a fruit from Basket A
Pick a fruit from Basket B
Pick a fruit from Basket C
Swap Basket A and B
Explanation - Since all baskets are labeled incorrectly, picking a fruit from the mixed basket (C) will tell you its true content. Then you can correctly relabel the remaining baskets.
Correct answer is: Pick a fruit from Basket C
Q.2 You need to select a leader from 5 candidates. Each has strengths and weaknesses in different fields. What is the most effective decision-making approach?
Choose randomly
Select based on majority vote
Evaluate strengths and weaknesses systematically
Pick the oldest candidate
Explanation - Analyzing each candidate’s strengths and weaknesses ensures the best fit for leadership, rather than relying on chance or age.
Correct answer is: Evaluate strengths and weaknesses systematically
Q.3 You are given 3 tasks: urgent but less important, important but less urgent, and neither urgent nor important. Which should be done first?
Urgent but less important
Important but less urgent
Neither urgent nor important
Do all at once
Explanation - Prioritizing tasks that are important ensures long-term effectiveness rather than just reacting to urgency.
Correct answer is: Important but less urgent
Q.4 A person is trapped in a room with two doors: one leads to freedom, one to danger. There are two guards: one always lies, one always tells the truth. You can ask one question to one guard. What should you ask?
Which door is dangerous?
If I asked the other guard, which door leads to freedom?
Which door do you like?
Where did you come from?
Explanation - Asking this question ensures you get the correct door regardless of who lies or tells the truth.
Correct answer is: If I asked the other guard, which door leads to freedom?
Q.5 A company has to choose between two projects: Project X with high profit but high risk, Project Y with moderate profit and low risk. Which principle best guides decision-making?
Maximizing profit
Minimizing risk
Balancing risk and reward
Following popular opinion
Explanation - Effective decision-making considers both potential profit and associated risk.
Correct answer is: Balancing risk and reward
Q.6 You are selecting a committee of 3 members from a group of 6, but some members cannot work together. Which method is best to decide?
Random selection
Trial and error
Constraint-based selection
Pick friends
Explanation - Considering constraints ensures the selection is feasible and avoids conflicts.
Correct answer is: Constraint-based selection
Q.7 A traffic manager needs to decide which lane gets green light first during rush hour. Which factor is most important?
Longest waiting line
Most important person’s lane
Random rotation
Oldest lane
Explanation - Decision-making should consider fairness and efficiency, reducing congestion first.
Correct answer is: Longest waiting line
Q.8 A student must choose between studying for an exam or attending a part-time job that pays immediately. Which decision-making approach is ideal?
Immediate benefit approach
Long-term benefit approach
Follow friends’ advice
Avoid decision
Explanation - Focusing on long-term goals like education ensures better future rewards.
Correct answer is: Long-term benefit approach
Q.9 You have three options: invest in stocks, bonds, or keep money in savings. Stocks are high risk/high return, bonds moderate, savings low. What is a rational approach?
All in stocks
All in savings
Diversify investment
Flip a coin
Explanation - Spreading risk across options balances potential returns and security.
Correct answer is: Diversify investment
Q.10 A team has to finish a project in 10 days. You can either assign all to skilled members or mix skilled and unskilled. Which approach ensures efficiency?
All skilled members
Mix of skilled and unskilled
Assign randomly
Do nothing
Explanation - For urgent deadlines, assigning tasks to skilled members ensures timely completion.
Correct answer is: All skilled members
Q.11 A manager needs to decide between two suppliers: one reliable but expensive, another cheaper but sometimes late. What is a good decision-making strategy?
Choose cheapest
Choose reliable
Evaluate cost vs reliability
Pick randomly
Explanation - Considering both cost and reliability helps optimize the decision for the business.
Correct answer is: Evaluate cost vs reliability
Q.12 You are trapped in a forest with two paths: one safe but long, one risky but short. How should you decide?
Take the shortest path
Take the safest path
Flip a coin
Ask animals for advice
Explanation - Decision-making under uncertainty prioritizes safety over speed.
Correct answer is: Take the safest path
Q.13 A school has to choose between increasing sports facilities or library resources. Which decision-making approach is suitable?
Pick the cheaper option
Pick the popular option
Analyze student needs and long-term impact
Choose randomly
Explanation - A rational decision considers benefits, needs, and long-term outcomes.
Correct answer is: Analyze student needs and long-term impact
Q.14 Two employees claim the same achievement. How should a manager decide who gets recognition?
Recognize both equally
Choose based on seniority
Investigate objectively
Flip a coin
Explanation - Objective assessment ensures fairness and prevents bias in decision-making.
Correct answer is: Investigate objectively
Q.15 A person wants to buy a car: Model A is fuel-efficient, Model B is luxurious. Which decision-making factor is key?
Fuel efficiency vs luxury preference
Brand popularity
Color of the car
Peer pressure
Explanation - Analyzing priorities ensures the decision matches personal needs and resources.
Correct answer is: Fuel efficiency vs luxury preference
Q.16 A government has limited budget. It can invest in healthcare, education, or infrastructure. What is the best approach?
Invest in one sector only
Divide equally among all sectors
Analyze impact and prioritize
Ask public opinion
Explanation - Effective decision-making uses analysis to allocate resources where they have the greatest benefit.
Correct answer is: Analyze impact and prioritize
Q.17 You are hiring a candidate. One is experienced but slow, another is fast but inexperienced. What is a rational decision?
Choose experienced
Choose fast
Analyze job requirements
Hire both
Explanation - Decision-making should match candidate skills to specific job needs for efficiency.
Correct answer is: Analyze job requirements
Q.18 During a debate, you have limited time. Do you focus on strongest argument or cover all points briefly?
Focus on strongest argument
Cover all points briefly
Ignore time constraint
Speak randomly
Explanation - Prioritizing key points ensures maximum impact given limited time.
Correct answer is: Focus on strongest argument
Q.19 A teacher needs to choose teaching method: online, offline, or hybrid. What decision factor is most important?
Student learning effectiveness
Teacher preference
School budget only
Random selection
Explanation - Decisions should prioritize outcomes for learners rather than convenience or cost alone.
Correct answer is: Student learning effectiveness
Q.20 A manager has to schedule tasks: some are high priority, others low. What is the correct approach?
Do low priority first
Do high priority first
Random order
Assign all at once
Explanation - Prioritization ensures efficient use of resources and time.
Correct answer is: Do high priority first
Q.21 You need to choose between buying a laptop with high specs or long warranty. Which approach is ideal?
Choose high specs
Choose long warranty
Analyze usage and long-term cost
Pick randomly
Explanation - Rational decisions consider both short-term benefits and long-term implications.
Correct answer is: Analyze usage and long-term cost
Q.22 A city plans to build a park or a shopping complex. How should the decision be made?
Follow mayor’s preference
Conduct cost-benefit analysis
Flip a coin
Ask only investors
Explanation - Decision-making should rely on analysis of benefits, costs, and societal impact.
Correct answer is: Conduct cost-benefit analysis
Q.23 A team must decide on the venue for a corporate event. Two options: accessible but expensive, remote but cheap. Which approach is rational?
Pick the cheaper venue
Pick the more accessible venue
Evaluate accessibility vs cost
Ask one senior member only
Explanation - Balancing multiple factors leads to a more effective decision than relying on one criterion.
Correct answer is: Evaluate accessibility vs cost
Q.24 A person is offered two job options: one stable, one challenging. Which decision factor is most rational?
Salary only
Job satisfaction and career growth
Distance from home only
Follow friends’ choice
Explanation - Decisions should weigh long-term personal and professional benefits rather than short-term convenience.
Correct answer is: Job satisfaction and career growth