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  • Question
  • A : There is increase in water level of all the water tanks supplying drinking water to the city during the last fornight B : Most of the trains were cancelled last week due to waterlogging on the tracks.


  • Options
  • A. If statement (is the cause and statement (B) is its effect
  • B. If statement (is the cause and statement (A) is its effect
  • C. If both the statements (A) and (B) are independent causes
  • D. If both the statements (A) and (B) are effects of some common cause

  • Correct Answer
  • If both the statements (and (are independent causes 

    Explanation

    Increase in water level of all water tanks and the problem of water -logging on the tracks are the result of increase of water availability or surplus of water (due to rain). Hence, both the events are effects of the same cause.


  • Cause and Effect problems


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    • 1. Here are some words translated from an artificial language. briftamint means 'militant' uftonel means 'occupied' uftonalene means 'occupation' Which word could mean "Occupant"?

    • Options
    • A. elamint
    • B. briftalene
    • C. uftonamint
    • D. elbrifta
    • Discuss
    • 2. I. Rural and semi-urban areas in the country have been suffering due to load shedding for quite some time. II. If the Government is not able to overcome the power crisis, load shedding will be extended even to the urban areas.

    • Options
    • A. Statement I is the cause and statement II is its effect
    • B. Statement II is the cause and statement I is its effect
    • C. Both the statements I and II are effects of independent causes
    • D. Both the statements I and II are effects of some common cause
    • Discuss
    • 3. Cause : Govt has recently decided to hike the procurement price of paddy for the rabi crops. Which of the following will be a possible effect of the above cause?

    • Options
    • A. The farmers may be encouraged to cultivate paddy for the rabi season
    • B. The farmers may switch over to other cash crops in their paddy fields
    • C. There was a drop in production of paddy during Kharif season
    • D. Govt may not increase the procurement price of paddy during the next Kharif season
    • Discuss
    • 4. Effect : The temple at the religious site wears a deserted look with the number of devotees trickling down. Which of the following can be a possible cause of the above effect?

    • Options
    • A. A structural engineer had visited the temple a month back and had declared the structure unsafe
    • B. The temple is facing a drastic depletion of its funds which had accumulated over the years due to offerings made by devotees
    • C. The local corporation decided to donate a huge amount of money to the temple for its renovation
    • D. The village housing the religious site has qualified priests to perform religious ceremonies
    • Discuss
    • 5. A : Many girls started talking part in beauty contest in several towns in india B : Indian girls succeeded in capturing all the titles of beauty contests. i.e Miss World, Miss Universe and Miss Asia

    • Options
    • A. If 'A' is the effect and 'B' is its immediate and principal cause.
    • B. If 'A' is the immediate and principal cause and 'B' is its effect
    • C. If 'A' is an effect but 'B' is not its immediate and principal cause
    • D. If 'B' is an effect but 'A' is not its immediate and principal cause
    • Discuss
    • 6. Cause : A severe cyclonic storm swept away most part of the state during the last two days. Which of the following cannot be a possible effect of the above cause?

    • Options
    • A. Heavy rainfall was reported in most part of the state during the last two days
    • B. Many people were rendered homeless as their houses were flown away
    • C. The communication system of the state was severely affected and continues to be out of gear
    • D. Govt has ordered that all the offices and schools should be kept open
    • Discuss
    • 7. Who has the best overall health?

    • Options
    • A. a person who exercises regularly and is not overweight
    • B. a person who is not ill and is physically active
    • C. a person who lives longer than his or her grandparents
    • D. a person who balances social, physical, and mental health
    • Discuss
    • 8. Should a total ban be put on traping wild animals? Arguments: 1. Yes. Trappers are making a lot of money 2. No. Bans on hunting and trapping are not effective

    • Options
    • A. Only 1 is true
    • B. Only 2 is true
    • C. Either 1 or 2 is true
    • D. Neither 1 or 2 is true
    • Discuss
    • 9. Should India become a permanent member of UN's Security Council? Arguments: I. Yes. India has emerged as a country which loves peace and amity. II. No. Let us first solve problems of our own people like poverty, malnutrition.

    • Options
    • A. Only argument I is strong
    • B. Only argument II is strong
    • C. Neither I nor II is strong
    • D. Both I and II are strong
    • Discuss
    • 10. Should railways immeadiatly stop issuing free passes to all of its employees? Arguments: 1. No. The employees have the highest right to travel free 2. Yes. This will help railways providde better facilities

    • Options
    • A. Only 1 is true
    • B. Only 2 is true
    • C. Either 1 or 2 is true
    • D. Neither 1 nor 2 is true
    • Discuss


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