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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.

Difficulty: Medium

Statement I is the cause and Statement II is its effect.
Statement II is the cause and Statement I is its effect.
Both statements I and II are independent causes.
Both statements I and II are effects of independent causes.
Both statements I and II are effects of a common cause.

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.

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