Cause and Effect problems
- 1. I The Police have put up several road check posts and have enhanced night patrolling .
II The police arrested and convicted several burglars during the last one month.
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 Police are now enhancing patrolling (present, future) and have arrested burglars in the recent past. Hence, both statements are effect of a common cause-increased crime.
- 2. I The refugee crisis divided many countries in the European Union, with some countries not wanting to accept any refugees while others proposing a quota for all member countries in order to share the burden equally.
II The Euro came to the brink of losing its status as the common currency in the European Union.
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 are an effect of a common cause - disagreement.
- 3. Statement : The government decided to ban selling of eggs in the state.
Which of the following can be a possible cause for this effect?
Options- A. A pro-vegetarian activism group demanded the ban.
- B. Shopkeepers were changing a very high price for eggs.
- C. A contagious virus was found in egg samples.
- D. There was fear of hurting the religious sentiments of a group of people. Discuss
Correct Answer: A contagious virus was found in egg samples.
Explanation:
The presence of contagious virus required immediate and decisive action.
- 4. Statement : The government decided to ban selling of eggs in the state.
Which of the following can be a possible effect of the cause?
Options- A. Eggs become very costly.
- B. There were violent protests against the government .
- C. The poultry farms were badly hit.
- D. The people welcomed the government's decisions. Discuss
Correct Answer: The poultry farms were badly hit.
Explanation:
Eggs cannot be sold, hence cannot be costly. Poultry farms being hit by the decision is the most direct effect.
- 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
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. )
- 6. 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
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.
- 7. 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
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.
- 8. 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
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.
- 9. 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
Correct Answer: If both the statements (I) and (II) are independent causes.
Explanation:
These both statements are independent causes.
- 10. 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. Discuss
Correct Answer: If statement (II) is the cause and statement (I) is its effect.
Explanation:
Statement (B) is the cause and statement (A) is its effect because the people participated in the dinner on account of the invitation.
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