Question 1

Statements — I. The train services in the suburban areas of the city were disrupted for four hours. II. The overhead electrical wire snapped between two stations in suburban area of the city.

Accepted Answer

Statement (B) is cause and statement (A) is its effects because on account of snapping of overhead electrical wire there was a result of disruption of train services.

Question 2

Statements — I. Many shops in the locality remained closed throughout the day. II. Many offices in the locality closed during the day.

Accepted Answer

Both the statements (A) and (B) are effects of some independent causes because the shops and offices in the locality were closed due to other causes.

Question 3

I. China is the largest producer but not the largest exporter of tea in the world. II. Domestic consumption of tea in China is very high.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

I In Africa, a large part of coffee plantations has been destroyed. II Starbucks is mulling over introducing non - caffeinated drinks in its menu offered at its international chain of cafes.

Accepted Answer

The destruction of coffee plantation is restricted to Africa. Starbucks decision should be a result of changing consumer preferences.

Question 5

I The government imposed a stock limit on storage of pulses by traders. II. The prices of pulses went out of reach of the common man.

Accepted Answer

The government wanted to increase the supply of pulses in order to bring down prices.

Question 6

I The Reserve Bank of india reduced the interest rates. II Housing loans witnessed an increase.

Accepted Answer

Because the interest rates were reduced, more people took housing loans.

Question 7

I Ram visits temples regularly and feeds the devotees at temples at least once every three months. II Ram is an honest man and is respected by many people.

Accepted Answer

Both the statements are unrelated, Visiting tramples and feeding devotees may cause respect but not honesty.

Question 8

I Rular employment has been a concern for the development planners of the country. II The prime minister has laid great emphasis on vocational skill development.

Accepted Answer

The emphasis is on 'vocational' skills.

Question 9

I Psychological pressure of the opponent often prevents even good players from winning. II Saina, in spite of being World No. 1, has frequently lost to her Chinese opponents in the final matches.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 10

I Coffee contains caffeine, a stimulant which increases energy levels and induces sleeplessness. II Coffee is a popular drink with office workers across the world.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 11

I Intensive insecticide fogging has been ordered in all the wards of the city by the municipal corporation. II Dengue can now be prevented by a vaccine developed by the Immunology Institute of India.

Accepted Answer

Cause for I is menace of harmful insects and that of II is medical research by the institute.

Question 12

I There was a lot of excitement at the college campus during the visit by recruitment companies. II The economy has been witnessing a downtrend during the past few years, hence many companies have reduced their staff.

Accepted Answer

Because there are fewer jobs, there is excitement because of the recruitments .

Question 13

I The LPG cylinders supplied by the company to the restaurant kitchen were past their expiry date. II The restaurant Kitchen caught fire.

Accepted Answer

The LPG cylinders were past their expiry date, hence they were of poor quality, hence the gas leaked or they burst and hence the kitchen caught fire. Indirect cause. Direct cause was gas leakage.

Question 14

A large number of scooter and motorcycle drivers and riders do not wear helmets, even though required by law.

Accepted Answer

They lose their lives because of head injury and not because of helmets.

Question 15

I Thousand of people drowned and hundreds of house were swept away in Japan II A very high-intensity earthquake occurred off the Japanese coastline.

Accepted Answer

The earthquake cause the high waves which caused the flooding , and hence the drowning.

Question 16

I The United State revised its employment visa limits for immigrants following the approval by its national assembly. II The number of IT professionals from India seeking employment in the United State has steadily increased over the years.

Accepted Answer

It is not clear of visa limits were revised upwards or downwards, and also the immigrants refer to those from all countries and not only from India.

Question 17

I. The chief minister left no stone unturned to spruce up and ready the state capital to welcome the delegates to the investor's summit. II The state wants industrialist to invest in industrial projects, so as to develop an industrial culture and ge…

Accepted Answer

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

Question 18

I. Many people in the area are reported to be suffering from malaria. II. Private Medical Practitioners in the area have decided to close heir clinics for few days.

Accepted Answer

Both the statement I and II are effects of independent causes. Because spreading malaria or to be suffering from malaria may because mosquitoes and dirtiness. But the decision of private medical practitioners to close the clinics may be other causes.

Question 19

I. The State Govt. has announced special tax package for the new industries to be set up in the state. II. Last year the State Govt. had hiked the taxes for all industrial activities in the State.

Accepted Answer

Because due to hike of taxes last year the State Government has announced special tax package for the new industries to be set up in the state.

Question 20

I. The vegetable prices in the local market have increased manifold during the past few days. II. Incessant rains have created flood like situation in most rural parts of the state.

Accepted Answer

The transportation get effect due to the flood created by incessant rains in the most rural part of the state, therefore, on account of this, it is possible to increase the vegetable prices in the local market.

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