Cause and Effect problems
- 1. I. Members of a community sat on a dharna (protest) demanding reservations in government jobs.
II. The leaders of the movement from the community were arrested by the police.
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 effects of independent causes. Discuss
Correct Answer: If both the statements I and II are effects of independent causes.
Explanation:
The members sat on a dharna because they did not have any hopes that the government will fulfill their demands. Only the leaders were arrested because of fear of law and order problem.
- 2. I. The Migratory birds have stopped coming to the lake on the outskirts of the city.
II. The lake has the highest water level in almost a decade and a large fish population.
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 effects of independent causes. Discuss
Correct Answer: If both the statements I and II are effects of independent causes.
Explanation:
Both are effects. If II were a cause, then migratory birds would have come to the lake.
- 3. I. The colony's residents' society has decided to put up volunteers for keeping vigil at night.
II. The police has failed to control petty thefts in 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 effects of independent causes. Discuss
Correct Answer: If statement II is the cause and statement I is its effect
Explanation:
We get the answer by constructing the phrase: Because II therefore I.
- 4. I. The government colleges in the state have decided to enhance student intake in all the courses from the current academic year.
II. The number of applicants for various courses has been continuously growing every year.
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 effects of independent causes. Discuss
Correct Answer: If statement II is the cause and statement I is its effect
Explanation:
We get the answer by constructing the phrase: Because II therefore I.
- 5. I. The country has decided to equip its air force with the latest fighter jets from the biggest plane manufacturer in the world.
II. The technology used in fighter planes has witnessed advancement in the last few years .
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 effects of independent causes. Discuss
Correct Answer: If both the statements I and II are effects of independent causes.
Explanation:
Defence needs of a country are based on threats to national security. The latest fighter jets may not have incorporated new technology. Fighter planes have witnessed changes because of several researches on the technologies.
- 6. I. Incidence of seeking psychiatric help is on the increase .
II. A large majority of the people suffer from diseases such as diabetes and hypertension.
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 effects of independent causes. Discuss
Correct Answer:
Explanation:
Both I and II have a common cause - a stressful lifestyle.
- 7. I. Activists are strongly opposing building of a large shopping mall at the center of the city.
II. Shopping malls are witnessing increasing footfall but decreasing revenue.
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 effects of independent causes. Discuss
Correct Answer: If both the statements I and II are effects of independent causes.
Explanation:
I cannot be an effect of II, since activities are not concerned with revenues.
- 8. I. Activists gathered at the Gandhi Chowk, despite prohibitory orders, to protest police high handedness.
II. The police used force to disperse the activists protesting against the building of a huge dam on the river.
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 effects of independent causes. Discuss
Correct Answer: If statement II is the cause and statement I is its effect
Explanation:
The activists were protesting against police high handedness, which is given in II.
- 9. I. The Reserve Bank of India has decided to lower the bank interest rates.
II. The Prime minister rolled out the red carpet for foreign investors, assuring them of all help.
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 effects of independent causes. Discuss
Correct Answer:
Explanation:
The common cause here is the stimulation of the economy.
- 10. I. The student union elections at universities and colleges across the country are a messy affair.
II. The Supreme Court has directed the implementation of Lyndoh Committee's recommendations on student body elections at higher education institution in India.
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 effects of independent causes. Discuss
Correct Answer: If statement I is the cause and statement II is its effect
Explanation:
We get the answer by constructing the phrase: Because I therefore II.
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