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SSC Steno Grade C and D 8 Aug 2025 Shift 2 Paper

Section: General Intelligence & Reasoning

Question : 19 of 200

Marks: +1, -0

Read the situation and choose the best judgment:

You live in a residential area and notice that your neighbor, who lives a few houses down, frequently leaves their trash bins out for days after collection, often overflowing and attracting stray animals. This is becoming a recurring nuisance for the neighborhood.

Question: Given this situation, which of the following is the most ethical and responsible action?

Gather other neighbors and collectively confront the person angrily about their actions.
Secretly take photos of their overflowing bins and send them to the local municipal authority to report a code violation.
Approach your neighbor calmly and politely to discuss the issue, explaining the impact it's having on the neighborhood.
Start cleaning up their spilled trash yourself to avoid further nuisance, without mentioning it to them.

Validate

Solution:

Concept:

Ethical problem-solving prioritizes respectful dialogue to resolve conflicts directly, without confrontation or avoidance.

Explanation:

Option A involves aggression, which worsens relationships. Option B uses anonymous reporting, which may feel underhanded and misses the chance for understanding. Option D ignores the root cause and shifts responsibility unfairly. Option C is best because it allows you to talk politely, state the problem clearly, and find a joint solution, respecting both your neighbor and the community.

Statement	Correctness	Reasoning
Gather other neighbors and collectively confront the person angrily about their actions.	Incorrect	This is an aggressive and confrontational approach that could escalate the situation and harm neighborly relations.
Secretly take photos of their overflowing bins and send them to the local municipal authority to report a code violation.	Incorrect	This is a passive-aggressive and indirect approach that bypasses a direct, calm conversation, and may be seen as a breach of trust.
Approach your neighbor calmly and politely to discuss the issue, explaining the impact it's having on the neighborhood.	Correct	This is the most direct, respectful, and responsible way to handle the situation. It promotes communication and a peaceful resolution.
Start cleaning up their spilled trash yourself to avoid further nuisance, without mentioning it to them.	Incorrect	While this addresses the immediate problem, it does not solve the root cause and could lead to resentment or an expectation that you will continue to clean up after them.

Qualities projected in this situation: (Communication, Responsibility, Respect, and Problem-Solving)

Hence, the correct answer is "Option 3".

Key PointsChecklist for attempting Situational Judgment Questions:

1. Read the question and options carefully.

2. Look for an option that is optimistic, realistic, and reflects responsible behavior.

3. Do not skip any questions.

4. Eliminate negative or aggressive options and choose the most logical and ethical option among the remaining.

5. Think quickly and be logical.

Answer:

C. Approach your neighbor calmly and politely to discuss the issue, explaining the impact it's having on the neighborhood.

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