Cause–Effect reasoning: Evaluate the impact of heightened police vigil on petty crimes. Statement I: Police authorities recently increased evening vigil in the locality. Statement II: Incidents of petty crimes in the locality have reduced considerably. Choose the correct option describing the relationship.
Verbal Reasoning
Cause and Effect
Difficulty: Easy
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 are independent causes
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DBoth are effects of independent causes
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EBoth are effects of a common cause
Answer
Correct Answer: Statement I is the cause and Statement II is its effect
Explanation
Reasoning Increased patrols raise deterrence and detection, which plausibly reduces petty crimes. Hence enhanced vigil (I) leads to lower incidents (II).
Common pitfalls Attributing reduced crime as causing more vigil, which is counterintuitive to operational practice.
Final Answer Statement I is the cause and Statement II is its effect