Cause and Effect Questions

• Cause–Effect Analysis: I) Michelangelo’s paintings in the Sistine Chapel are priceless. II) Michelangelo died a poor man.
• Cause–Effect Analysis: I) Drucker will study one new subject every year. II) Drucker is considered an authority on a wide variety of subjects.
• Cause–Effect Analysis: Cause — All major rivers in the state have been flowing far above the danger level for the past few weeks. Which of the following is/are possible effect(s)? (1) Low-lying villages near riverbanks are submerged and residents flee. (2) Government provides alternate shelters to affected villagers. (3) The entire state is placed on high flood alert.
• Cause–Effect Analysis (Effect → Probable Cause): Effect — Unprecedented growth in institutes training spoken/phonetic English across major Indian cities in recent years. Which option is the most probable cause?
• Cause–Effect Analysis (Effect → Probable Cause): Effect — Government permits airlines to levy peak-time congestion charges for flights landing 6:00–10:00 AM. Which is the most probable cause?
• Cause–Effect Analysis (Effect → Probable Cause): Effect — This year, a majority of final-year students at the management institute opted for Finance specialization. Which is the most probable cause?
• Cause–Effect Analysis: Cause — Cement manufacturers increased cement prices by ~15% with immediate effect. Which of the following is/are possible effect(s)? (1) Government orders reduction of the hike to 5%. (2) Prices of residential and commercial real estate trend upward. (3) Construction companies stop all ongoing projects immediately.
• Cause–Effect Pairing: I) State X imposes a higher sales tax on petroleum products than neighboring states. II) All petrol pumps in the state observe a “bandh” in protest.
• Cause–Effect Pairing: I) Residents in the locality decide to launch a cleanliness drive. II) Civic authorities have recorded many cases of cholera and gastroenteritis in the city.
• Cause–Effect Pairing: I) Senior citizens complain about late-night disturbance due to loudspeakers during festivals. II) Despite a government directive banning late-night celebrations with loudspeakers, the rule is not strictly enforced in some areas.
• 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?