Cause–Effect reasoning: Identify the relationship between Statement I and Statement II. S1: Indian athletes' performance in the recently held Olympics did not reach the level of national expectations. S2: Indian athletes' performance in the last Asian Games was far better than in any previous Asian Games. Choose the correct cause–effect option.
Verbal Reasoning
Cause and Effect
Difficulty: Medium
Choose an option
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AStatement I is the cause and Statement II is its effect.
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BStatement II is the cause and Statement I is its effect.
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CBoth statements I and II are independent causes.
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DBoth statements I and II are effects of independent causes.
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EBoth statements I and II are effects of a common cause.
Answer
Correct Answer: Statement II is the cause and Statement I is its effect.
Explanation
Given data
- S1 references expectations that were not met at the Olympics.
- S2: A prior exceptional performance at the Asian Games.
Concept / Approach Outstanding results at a regional event naturally elevate public expectations for the subsequent global event. Underperformance vs these heightened expectations yields S1.
Reasoning Asian Games success (S2) ⇒ higher expectations nationwide ⇒ Olympics outcome felt below expectations (S1).
Option check B captures the expectation-setting link. ✔ A/C/D/E do not capture this sequence.
Final Answer Statement II is the cause and Statement I is its effect.