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- Question
- Statements ?
I. Majority of the residents of the housing society participated in the dinner hosted by one of the members of the society.
II. Most of the people living in the housing society invite other members for the functions at their house.
Options- A. If statement (I) is the cause and statement (II) is its effect.
- B. If statement (II) is the cause and statement (I) is its effect.
- C. If both the statements (I) and (II) are independent causes.
- D. If both the statements (I) and (II) are effect independent causes.
- Correct Answer
- If statement (II) is the cause and statement (I) is its effect.
ExplanationStatement (B) is the cause and statement (A) is its effect because the people participated in the dinner on account of the invitation.
- 1. Statements ?
I. A recent tiger census in the tiger reserve in the state has reported significant reduction over the last census.
II. The Govt. has initiated an inquiry to ascertain the facts relating the tiger population in the state.
Options- A. If statement (I) is the cause and statement (II) is its effect.
- B. If statement (II) is the cause and statement (I) is its effect.
- C. If both the statements (I) and (II) are independent causes.
- D. If both the statements (I) and (II) are effect independent causes. Discuss
- 2. Statements?
I. The school authority has decided to increase tuition fees by 30 % from the next academic year.
II. The Govt. has urged the local public to enroll all their children to schools in the area.
Options- A. If statement (I) is the cause and statement (II) is its effect.
- B. If statement (II) is the cause and statement (I) is its effect.
- C. If both the statements (I) and (II) are independent causes.
- D. If both the statements (I) and (II) are effect independent causes. Discuss
- 3. Statement : The government has decided to pay subsidy on food and other essential items in cash to the beneficiary's bank account rather than subsidizing the prices of the items.
Which of the following can be a sufficient cause for the effect?
Options- A. Banking now has a good penetration
- B. Ineffectiveness prevents the intended beneficiaries getting the benefit.
- C. Corruption diverts the government's benefits from the needy.
- D. The government eventually wants to do away with subsidy . Discuss
- 4. Statement : The beaches are now full of people having a family holiday, having surfing lessons and engaging in other leisure activities such as para-sailing.
Which of the following can be the most immediate cause of the effect?
Options- A. The weather has become very pleasant.
- B. The people's lives have become very stressful.
- C. The people's disposable income have increased
- D. Beaches are advertised as holiday destination. Discuss
- 5. Statement : Pilay Drinks Company reduced the volume of juice in its tetra pack instead of increasing the price.
Which of the following can be a possible cause for the effect?
Options- A. The disposable income of people has decreased over the last year .
- B. Change in price is more noticeable than change in quantity.
- C. Health consciousness is making people consume less sugar and salt
- D. Compared to other packaged juice, Pilay's juice packs are considered tastier. Discuss
- 6. Statements ?
I. The train services in the suburban areas of the city were disrupted for four hours.
II. The overhead electrical wire snapped between two stations in suburban area of the city.
Options- A. If statement (I) is the cause and statement (II) is its effect.
- B. If statement (II) is the cause and statement (I) is its effect.
- C. If both the statements (I) and (II) are independent causes.
- D. If both the statements (I) and (II) are effect independent causes. Discuss
- 7. Statements ?
I. Many shops in the locality remained closed throughout the day.
II. Many offices in the locality closed during the day.
Options- A. If statement (I) is the cause and statement (II) is its effect.
- B. If statement (II) is the cause and statement (I) is its effect.
- C. If both the statements (I) and (II) are independent causes.
- D. If both the statements (I) and (II) are effect independent causes. Discuss
- 8. I. China is the largest producer but not the largest exporter of tea in the world.
II. Domestic consumption of tea in China is very high.
Options- A. If I is the immediate cause and II is its effect.
- B. If II is the immediate cause and I is its effect.
- C. If I is the effect but II is not its direct/immediate cause.
- D. If II is the effect but I is not its direct/immediate cause. Discuss
- 9. I In Africa, a large part of coffee plantations has been destroyed.
II Starbucks is mulling over introducing non - caffeinated drinks in its menu offered at its international chain of cafes.
Options- A. If I is the immediate cause and II is its effect.
- B. If II is the immediate cause and I is its effect.
- C. If I is the effect but II is not its direct/immediate cause.
- D. If II is the effect but I is not its direct/immediate cause. Discuss
- 10. I The government imposed a stock limit on storage of pulses by traders.
II. The prices of pulses went out of reach of the common man.
Options- A. If I is the immediate cause and II is its effect.
- B. If II is the immediate cause and I is its effect.
- C. If I is the effect but II is not its direct/immediate cause.
- D. If II is the effect but I is not its direct/immediate cause. Discuss
Cause and Effect problems
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Correct Answer: If both the statements (I) and (II) are independent causes.
Explanation:
These both statements are independent causes.
Correct Answer:
Explanation:
Both the statements (A) and (B) are effects of some common causes because the urge of government for the enroll and the decision to increase tuition fee, together are the effects of common causes.
Correct Answer: Corruption diverts the government's benefits from the needy.
Explanation:
The option (d) cannot be a cause. (option (a) is not a sufficient cause and option (b) is a vague sentence.
Correct Answer: The people's disposable income have increased
Explanation:
People are talking lessons and engaging in other activities
as well, hence (c) is the most complete cause. Other choices are not sufficient causes. For example, advertising may not be very effective and even if people come to beaches, they may not engage in many activities for which they may have to pay.
Correct Answer: Change in price is more noticeable than change in quantity.
Explanation:
The effect is about choosing one over the other (decrease in quantity over increase in price. )
Correct Answer: If statement (II) is the cause and statement (I) is its effect.
Explanation:
Statement (B) is cause and statement (A) is its effects because on account of snapping of overhead electrical wire there was a result of disruption of train services.
Correct Answer: If both the statements (I) and (II) are effect independent causes.
Explanation:
Both the statements (A) and (B) are effects of some independent causes because the shops and offices in the locality were closed due to other causes.
Correct Answer: If II is the immediate cause and I is its effect.
Explanation:
We get the answer by constructing the phrase:
Because II therefore I.
Correct Answer:
Explanation:
The destruction of coffee plantation is restricted to Africa. Starbucks decision should be a result of changing consumer preferences.
Correct Answer: If II is the immediate cause and I is its effect.
Explanation:
The government wanted to increase the supply of pulses in order to bring down prices.
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