Cause and Effect Questions

• 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?
• Cause & Effect — Identify the Relationship: I. Train services in suburban areas of the city were disrupted for four hours. II. The overhead electrical wire snapped between two suburban stations. Which option best captures the causal link between I and II?
• Cause & Effect — Identify the Relationship: I. Many shops in the locality remained closed throughout the day. II. Many offices in the same locality closed during the day. Which option best captures the link between I and II?
• Cause & Effect — Identify the Relationship: I. China is the largest producer, but not the largest exporter, of tea. II. Domestic consumption of tea in China is very high. Which option best captures the causal link between I and II?
• Cause & Effect — Identify the Relationship: I. In Africa, a large part of coffee plantations has been destroyed. II. Starbucks is considering introducing non-caffeinated drinks in its international cafés. Which option best captures the causal link between I and II?
• Cause & Effect — Identify the Relationship: I. The government imposed a stock limit on traders’ storage of pulses. II. Prices of pulses went out of reach for the common person. Which option best captures the causal link between I and II?
• Cause & Effect — Identify the Relationship: I. The Reserve Bank of India reduced interest rates. II. Housing loans witnessed an increase. Which option best captures the causal link between I and II?
• Cause & Effect — Assess the relationship between the pair of statements. I. Ram visits temples regularly and feeds devotees at temples at least once every three months. II. Ram is an honest man and is respected by many people. Which option best captures the causal relation (if any) between I and II?
• Cause & Effect — Identify the causal link. I. Rural employment has long been a concern for national development planners. II. The Prime Minister has laid great emphasis on vocational skill development.
• Cause & Effect — Determine the link between competitive psychology and outcomes. I. Psychological pressure from the opponent often prevents even good players from winning. II. Saina, despite being World No. 1, has frequently lost to her Chinese opponents in final matches.
• Cause & Effect — Popularity of a beverage. I. Coffee contains caffeine, a stimulant that raises energy levels and can induce sleeplessness. II. Coffee is a popular drink with office workers across the world.