Cause and Effect problems
- 1. 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
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.
- 2. 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
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.
- 3. 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
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.
- 4. 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
Correct Answer:
Explanation:
The destruction of coffee plantation is restricted to Africa. Starbucks decision should be a result of changing consumer preferences.
- 5. 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
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.
- 6. I The Reserve Bank of india reduced the interest rates.
II Housing loans witnessed an increase.
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
Correct Answer: If I is the immediate cause and II is its effect.
Explanation:
Because the interest rates were reduced, more people took housing loans.
- 7. I Ram visits temples regularly and feeds the devotees at temples at least once every three months.
II Ram is an honest man and is respected by many people.
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
Correct Answer:
Explanation:
Both the statements are unrelated, Visiting tramples and feeding devotees may cause respect but not honesty.
- 8. I Rular employment has been a concern for the development planners of the country.
II The prime minister has laid great emphasis on vocational skill development.
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
Correct Answer: If I is the immediate cause and II is its effect.
Explanation:
The emphasis is on 'vocational' skills.
- 9. I Psychological pressure of the opponent often prevents even good players from winning.
II Saina, in spite of being World No. 1, has frequently lost to her Chinese opponents in the final matches.
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
Correct Answer: If I is the immediate cause and II is its effect.
Explanation:
We get the answer by constructing the phrase: Because I therefore II.
- 10. I Coffee contains caffeine, a stimulant which increases energy levels and induces sleeplessness.
II Coffee is a popular drink with office workers across the world.
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
Correct Answer: If I is the immediate cause and II is its effect.
Explanation:
We get the answer by constructing the phrase:
Because I therefore II.
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