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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.

Difficulty: Easy

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

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