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    Question

    Below in each of the questions are given two statements I and II. These statements may be either independent causes or may be effects of independent causes or a common cause. One of these statements may be the effect of the other statements. Read both the statements and decide which of the following answer choices correctly depicts the relationship between these two statements.

    Statements: 1. Farmers in the region are

    protesting against the government. 2. The government reduced subsidies on fertilizers and other agricultural inputs.
    A Statement 1 is the cause, and statement 2 is its effect. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Statement 2 is the cause, and statement 1 is its effect. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Both statements 1 and 2 are independent causes. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Both statements 1 and 2 are effects of a common cause. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    The reduction in subsidies (Statement 2) has likely caused distress among farmers, leading to protests (Statement 1).

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