Which of the following heads would you include in the questionnaire to make it most appropriate for your purpose?

Mental Ability & Logical Reasoning ·Previously asked in UPSC Civil Services Examination 2026

View the full solved paper: GS Paper II

Question

You are required to design a 'questionnaire' to be filled on-location by visitors, based on the following objective while writing a report:

"To determine the feasibility of setting up a family-oriented vacation resort in the vicinity of a lake destination in the mountains"

Which of the following heads would you include in the questionnaire to make it most appropriate for your purpose?

1. Size of family

2. Budget

3. Number of earners in the family

4. Food allergies and dietary restrictions

Select the answer using the code given below.

  1. A. 1 and 3
  2. B. 1, 2 and 4
  3. C. 1 and 2 only (Correct answer)
  4. D. 2 and 3

Correct Answer

Option C — 1 and 2 only

Detailed Solution & Explanation

The correct answer is Option C (1 and 2 only).

Key Points

  • To judge the feasibility of a family-oriented lake resort, the relevant heads are 1. Size of family (market/demand sizing) and 2. Budget (willingness and ability to pay).

Additional Information

  • 4. Food allergies / dietary restrictions is an operational service detail, not a feasibility determinant, and 3. Number of earners is intrusive household-finance data not needed for the objective. Hence 1 and 2 only → Option C.