Civic protest dynamics: Police lathi-charge to disperse an unlawful gathering vs. citizens’ strike against police atrocities — determine the correct cause–effect direction.
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 the statements I and II are independent causes
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DBoth the statements I and II are effects of independent causes
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EBoth the statements I and II are effects of some common cause
Answer
Correct Answer: Statement I is the cause and statement II is its effect
Explanation
Given data
- I: Police used lathi-charge to disperse an unlawful large gathering.
- II: Citizens' forum called a general strike protesting police atrocities.
Concept/Approach
- Public protest (strike) is commonly a reaction to state action (use of force).
Step-by-Step reasoning1) Police action (I) occurs first.2) Citizens respond with a strike (II) alleging atrocities.3) Hence, (I) → (II).
Verification/Alternative
- (II) causing (I) would imply the strike preceded the lathi-charge; but II is explicitly a protest against the action in I.
Common pitfalls
- Confusing chronology when both events are close in time.
Final AnswerStatement I is the cause and statement II is its effect.