Question 1

I. Members of a community sat on a dharna (protest) demanding reservations in government jobs. II. The leaders of the movement from the community were arrested by the police.

Accepted Answer

The members sat on a dharna because they did not have any hopes that the government will fulfill their demands. Only the leaders were arrested because of fear of law and order problem.

Question 2

I. The Migratory birds have stopped coming to the lake on the outskirts of the city. II. The lake has the highest water level in almost a decade and a large fish population.

Accepted Answer

Both are effects. If II were a cause, then migratory birds would have come to the lake.

Question 3

I. The colony's residents' society has decided to put up volunteers for keeping vigil at night. II. The police has failed to control petty thefts in the city.

Accepted Answer

We get the answer by constructing the phrase: Because II therefore I.

Question 4

I. The government colleges in the state have decided to enhance student intake in all the courses from the current academic year. II. The number of applicants for various courses has been continuously growing every year.

Accepted Answer

We get the answer by constructing the phrase: Because II therefore I.

Question 5

I. The country has decided to equip its air force with the latest fighter jets from the biggest plane manufacturer in the world. II. The technology used in fighter planes has witnessed advancement in the last few years .

Accepted Answer

Defence needs of a country are based on threats to national security. The latest fighter jets may not have incorporated new technology. Fighter planes have witnessed changes because of several researches on the technologies.

Question 6

I. Incidence of seeking psychiatric help is on the increase . II. A large majority of the people suffer from diseases such as diabetes and hypertension.

Accepted Answer

Both I and II have a common cause - a stressful lifestyle.

Question 7

I. Activists are strongly opposing building of a large shopping mall at the center of the city. II. Shopping malls are witnessing increasing footfall but decreasing revenue.

Accepted Answer

I cannot be an effect of II, since activities are not concerned with revenues.

Question 8

I. Activists gathered at the Gandhi Chowk, despite prohibitory orders, to protest police high handedness. II. The police used force to disperse the activists protesting against the building of a huge dam on the river.

Accepted Answer

The activists were protesting against police high handedness, which is given in II.

Question 9

I. The Reserve Bank of India has decided to lower the bank interest rates. II. The Prime minister rolled out the red carpet for foreign investors, assuring them of all help.

Accepted Answer

The common cause here is the stimulation of the economy.

Question 10

I. The student union elections at universities and colleges across the country are a messy affair. II. The Supreme Court has directed the implementation of Lyndoh Committee's recommendations on student body elections at higher education institution …

Accepted Answer

We get the answer by constructing the phrase: Because I therefore II.

Question 11

I. Michelangelo's painting in the Sistine Chapel are priceless. II. Michelangelo died a poor man.

Accepted Answer

The two statements cannot be logically related to a single cause or cause and effect.

Question 12

I. Drucker will study one new subject every year. II. Drucker is considered to be an authority on a wide variety of subjects.

Accepted Answer

Drucker 'will study' because ha wants to be more knowledgeable. He is considered an authority because he already is knowledgeable.

Question 13

Cause — All the major rivers in the state have been flowing way over the danger level for the past few weeks. Which of the following is / are possible effect(s) of the above cause? (1) Many villages situated near the river banks are sub-merged forci…

Accepted Answer

After finding the cause of the sickness, necessary action should be taken. Only III follows.

Question 14

Effect — There has been unprecedented increase in the number of institutions training spoken phonetic English in all the major cities of India during the last few years. Which of the following can be a probable cause of the above effect?

Accepted Answer

Only II follows because providing relief supplies to the affected areas is necessary.

Question 15

Effect — Govt. has allowed all the airlines to charge additional amount as peak time congestion charges for the flights landing between 6.00 a.m. to 10.00 a.m. Which of the following is a probable cause of the above effect?

Accepted Answer

In order to save the people from getting drowned all the courses of action are necessary.

Question 16

Effect — This year majority of the final year students of the management institute have opted for finance specialization. Which of the following can be a probable cause of the above effect?

Accepted Answer

To improve the standard in English Language, all the courses of action are necessary.

Question 17

Cause — The cement manufacturing companies have increased the price of cement by about 15 % with immediate effect. Which of the following is/are possible effects(s) of the above cause? (1) Govt. will direct the cement manufacturing companies to redu…

Accepted Answer

Such institutes should immediately be derecognised by the university. Hence, I course of action follows.

Question 18

I. Government of state 'X' imposed a higher sales tax on petroleum products compared to the neighboring states. II. All the petrol pumps in the state observed 'bandh' in protest.

Accepted Answer

NA

Question 19

I.Residents in the locality have now decided to launch a cleanliness drive. II. Civic authorities in the city have recorded many cases of Cholera and gastro.

Accepted Answer

NA

Question 20

I. Senior citizens of the city have complained about the late night disturbance caused due to loudspeakers used during festivals. II. Though, the Government has issued a directive banning late night celebrations involving use of loudspeakers, it is …

Accepted Answer

NA

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