Cause and Effect problems
- 1. I. Michelangelo's painting in the Sistine Chapel are priceless.
II. Michelangelo died a poor man.
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 two statements cannot be logically related to a single cause or cause and effect.
- 2. I. Drucker will study one new subject every year.
II. Drucker is considered to be an authority on a wide variety of subjects.
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:
Drucker 'will study' because ha wants to be more knowledgeable. He is considered an authority because he already is knowledgeable.
- 3. Cause ? All the major rivers in the state have been flowing way over the danger level for the past few weeks.
Which of the following is / are possible effect(s) of the above cause?
(1) Many villages situated near the river banks are sub-merged forcing residents
to flee.
(2) Govt. has decided to provide alternate shelter to all the affected villagers residing near the river banks.
(3) The entire state has been put on high flood alert.
Options- A. Only (1)
- B. Only (1) and (2)
- C. Only (2) and (3)
- D. All (1), (2) and (3) Discuss
Correct Answer: Only (2) and (3)
Explanation:
After finding the cause of the sickness, necessary action should be taken.
Only III follows.
- 4. Effect ? There has been unprecedented increase in the number of institutions training spoken phonetic English in all the major cities of India during the last few years.
Which of the following can be a probable cause of the above effect?
Options- A. Many parents want their children to speak fluent English.
- B. Various activities being outsourced to India by many European and North American countries.
- C. English is no longer being taught in the schools and colleges in India.
- D. India has highest number of English speaking educated youth compared to any other country. Discuss
Correct Answer: Various activities being outsourced to India by many European and North American countries.
Explanation:
Only II follows because providing relief supplies to the affected areas is necessary.
- 5. Effect ? Govt. has allowed all the airlines to charge additional amount as peak time congestion charges for the flights landing between 6.00 a.m. to 10.00 a.m.
Which of the following is a probable cause of the above effect?
Options- A. All the airline companies had threatened to suspend their services during peak hours.
- B. The Govt. has increased its tax for peak time flights.
- C. The aircrafts are routinely put on hold over the airports while landing during peak time causing extra fuel consumption.
- D. The airlines companies can now charge unlimited additional charge for peak time flights. Discuss
Correct Answer: The airlines companies can now charge unlimited additional charge for peak time flights.
Explanation:
In order to save the people from getting drowned all the courses of action are necessary.
- 6. Effect ? This year majority of the final year students of the management institute have opted for finance specialization.
Which of the following can be a probable cause of the above effect?
Options- A. Last year most of the students with HR specialization got better job offers than other specializations.
- B. The management instiute offers only finance specialization to its final year students.
- C. Last year the students with finance specialization bagged most of the lucrative offers vis-a-vis students with other specializations.
- D. The management institute has recently started its finance specialization in addition to Marketing and HR being offered earlir. Discuss
Correct Answer:
Explanation:
To improve the standard in English Language, all the courses of action are necessary.
- 7. Cause ? The cement manufacturing companies have increased the price of cement by about 15 % with immediate effect.
Which of the following is/are possible effects(s) of the above cause?
(1) Govt. will direct the cement manufacturing companies to reduce the price increase to 5 %.
(2) The prices of residential flats and commercial companies will see an
upward trend.
(3) The construction companies may stop all on going construction projects with immediate effect.
Options- A. Only (2)
- B. Only (1)
- C. Only (3)
- D. Only (2) and (3) Discuss
Correct Answer: Only (2)
Explanation:
Such institutes should immediately be derecognised by the university. Hence, I course of action follows.
- 8. I. Government of state 'X' imposed a higher sales tax on petroleum products compared to the neighboring states.
II. All the petrol pumps in the state observed 'bandh' in protest.
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 independent causes.
Explanation:
NA
- 9. I.Residents in the locality have now decided to launch a cleanliness drive.
II. Civic authorities in the city have recorded many cases of Cholera and gastro.
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:
NA
- 10. I. Senior citizens of the city have complained about the late night
disturbance caused due to loudspeakers used during festivals.
II. Though, the Government has issued a directive banning late night celebrations involving use of loudspeakers, it is not being strictly followed in some of the areas.
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:
NA
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