Raghubir's SUV Dilemma

XAT 2022 · DM · Medium · Decision Making

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Raghubir, a reputed doctor, practices medicine in a tier-three city. He owns an imported SUV which he bought 10 years ago, using his hard-earned savings of nearly 5 years. Initially, he used to take it for long rides, but for the last 6-7 years, he only commutes to his clinic, a 10-minute drive from his home.

The SUV has been his proud possession but it demands high maintenance. Also, the diesel-guzzling SUV does not comply with the new emission norms being introduced in the tier-one and tier-two cities. Of late, a few newspapers reported that the new emission norms may be introduced in tier-three cities as well. This news has worried Raghubir.

Question 1 of 3

Raghubir is afraid that once the new emission norms are rolled out, he might not be able to use his SUV anymore. Which of the following options will BEST put Raghubir at ease with using his SUV for some more time?

  1. A.

    His mechanic assures him that the new norms will not be introduced anytime soon

  2. B.

    His lawyer friends in his city recently bought non-compliant SUVs from tier-two cities

  3. C.

    His city has many other SUVs which are as old as his

  4. D.

    As a sought-after doctor, all the law enforcement officials are his patients

  5. E.

    Non-compliant SUVs are still plying in tier-two cities

Question 2 of 3

Anya, Raghubir's daughter, works in a metro city. She is concerned about private transport emissions and is unhappy with her father's diesel-guzzling SUV. Though she wants her father to be more environmentally responsible, she is aware that any drastic suggestion might attract strong resistance. Hence, she wants a solution, acceptable to Raghubir, that gently dissuades him from using his SUV on a daily basis. Which of the following actions by Anya will BEST dissuade Raghubir from using his SUV on a daily basis?

  1. A.

    Request Raghubir to use public transport for his daily commute, and use the SUV sparingly

  2. B.

    Ask his mechanic to explore if the SUV can be retrofitted with a CNG kit

  3. C.

    Take away Raghubir's SUV to the metro city and gift him a new SUV

  4. D.

    Gift Raghubir a small petrol car and convince him to sell his SUV

  5. E.

    Ask Raghubir's secretary to ferry him to the clinic daily in her car, except for the weekends

Question 3 of 3

The new emission norms are about to get implemented in tier-three cities, and Raghubir's city will follow suit shortly. Hence, Raghubir starts exploring options of buying an electric vehicle (EV). He lists the following factors that will guide him on buying an electric car: P. EVs within Raghubir's budget can cover his daily commute, but not the long rides. Q. A new electric SUV in the market, within his budget, nearly has the same look and feel of his present SUV. R. EVs cannot be driven beyond a speed of 70 kmph. S. New charging stations on the main highway, connecting his city to the closest metro city, may come up in another year. T. The only shop, selling EVs in his city, is ready to trade in Raghubir's SUV at a reasonable price.

The above listed factors have been arranged in a DECREASING order of influence in the options given below. Which of the following options will BEST help Raghubir buy an electric vehicle immediately?

  1. A.

    TQRPS

  2. B.

    QRTPS

  3. C.

    QTPSR

  4. D.

    TQRSP

  5. E.

    SPTQR

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