Agricultural shortfall and import decision: Evaluate Statements I and II — 'There is a sharp decline in oilseed production this year' and 'Government has decided to increase the import quantum of edible oil' — and identify the correct cause–effect linkage.
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: Oilseed production down sharply.
- II: Government increases edible oil imports.
Concept/Approach
Domestic shortfall in the input (oilseeds) or output channel leads to higher imports to stabilize availability/prices.
Step-by-step evaluation
1) Lower domestic production → potential supply gap in edible oil.2) Policy response → increase import quantum.3) Therefore I (cause) → II (effect).Common pitfalls
- Assuming policy decisions occur without underlying triggers.
Final AnswerStatement I is the cause and statement II is its effect.