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Cause–Effect reasoning: Decide which statement is likely the cause and which is the effect. Statement I: The Meteorological Department announced deficient monsoon rainfall across many regions. Statement II: The Government lowered the revised estimate of GDP growth from earlier projections. Choose the correct option describing the relationship.

Difficulty: Easy

Correct Answer: Statement I is the cause and Statement II is its effect

Explanation:


Approach
Deficient rainfall adversely impacts agriculture, rural demand, power generation, and allied sectors, which can reduce expected GDP growth.


Reasoning
A forecast (Statement I) provides a rational basis for the Government to trim GDP projections (Statement II). Hence I → II.


Final Answer
Statement I is the cause and Statement II is its effect

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