What are the Merits and demerits of rating scales?

Answer 1

Branches are allocated to cadets on the basis of their qualification that they have acquired from their respective engineering/science college. These cadets have to select their branches online and then they will be called for service selection board on the basis of their calibre. There they will go through various activities which will make them get selected for joining academy. In academy they have to go through various processes for getting officially allocated.

Answer 2

Merits of rating scales include providing a quantitative measure of a respondent's opinion or behavior, which allows for easy comparison and analysis. However, they can be subject to respondent bias, lack of granularity in responses, and limited in capturing complex attitudes or behaviors.