Cause and Effect Questions

• Cause–Effect Pairing: I) High Court orders a stay on construction of residential buildings on disputed land. II) A large number of middle-class salaried people had already booked flats in these buildings.
• Cause–Effect Pairing: I) Attendance at the All-India examination held in July 2006 was poor across centers. II) Western states of the country experienced heavy floods during July 2006.
• Cause–Effect Pairing: I) At the end of admissions, many seats across engineering specializations remain vacant. II) Engineering colleges are enhancing infrastructure and recruiting more qualified teachers.
• Cause–Effect Pairing: I) Municipal corporation repaired roads before the monsoon; nevertheless, roads now have large potholes. II) Several travelers developed spine injuries while commuting on the highways.
• Cause–Effect Pairing: I) Government deregulates petrol and diesel prices, allowing oil companies to set prices. II) Most car manufacturers are not raising vehicle prices despite increased input costs.
• Cause–Effect Pairing: I) The United States is contemplating stricter immigration laws. II) The unemployment rate in the United States has been rising steadily for many years.
• Cause & Effect — Identify the Relationship: I. The government has started a mid-day meal system to provide a free meal to all students in government schools. II. Undernourishment among children is a widespread problem in the country. Which option best captures the causal link between I and II?
• Cause & Effect — Identify the Relationship: I. Cut-off marks in the pre-medical test (MBBS admissions) have increased significantly over the last decade. II. Students undertake several efforts, including intensive coaching, to succeed in the pre-medical test. Which option best captures the causal link between I and II?
• Cause & Effect — Identify the Relationship: I. Indian people are among the most religious in the world. II. India has innumerable places of worship across faiths. Which option best captures the causal link between I and II?
• Cause & Effect — Identify the Relationship: I. Ramanujam was born to parents from a socio-economically disadvantaged community. II. Ramanujam secured a plum government job easily. Which option best captures the causal link between I and II?
• Cause & Effect — Identify the Relationship: I. The police set up several road check-posts and enhanced night patrolling. II. The police arrested and convicted several burglars during the last month. Which option best captures the causal link between I and II?
• Cause & Effect — Identify the Relationship: I. The refugee crisis split opinion within the European Union: some members refused refugees, others proposed a shared quota. II. The Euro nearly lost its status as the common currency in the European Union. Which option best captures the causal link between I and II?
• Cause Identification — Government Ban on Eggs: Statement: The government decided to ban the selling of eggs in the state. Which of the following is the most plausible cause that could justify this effect?
• Effect Identification — After Government Ban on Eggs: Statement: The government decided to ban selling of eggs in the state. Which of the following is the most likely immediate effect of this decision?
• Cause Identification — Shrinkflation Decision: Statement: Pilay Drinks Company reduced the volume in its tetra-pack instead of increasing the price. Which of the following is the most plausible cause for this managerial decision?
• Immediate Cause — Crowded Beaches: Statement: The beaches are now full of families on holiday, taking surfing lessons, and doing para-sailing and other leisure activities. Which of the following is the most immediate cause of this effect?
• Sufficient Cause — Shift to Direct Benefit Transfers (DBT): Statement: The government will pay subsidies on food and essential items in cash to beneficiaries’ bank accounts rather than subsidizing market prices. Which of the following is a sufficient cause for this policy shift?
• Cause & Effect — Identify the Relationship: I. The school authority has decided to increase tuition fees by 30% from the next academic year. II. The government has urged local residents to enroll all their children in nearby schools. Which option best captures the link between I and II?
• Cause & Effect — Identify the Relationship: I. A recent tiger census in a state tiger reserve reported a significant reduction compared to the last census. II. The government initiated an inquiry to ascertain facts about the state’s tiger population. Which option best captures the causal link between I and II?
• Cause & Effect — Identify the Relationship: I. A majority of residents in a housing society attended a dinner hosted by one member. II. Most residents routinely invite other members to functions at their homes. Which option best captures the causal link between I and II?