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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. The city administration has

    implemented a complete ban on the use of private vehicles in the downtown area during peak hours. 2. The level of air pollution in the downtown area has decreased significantly over the past two months.
    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 ban on private vehicles during peak hours (statement 1) is directly linked to the observed reduction in air pollution in the downtown area (statement 2). Therefore, statement 1 is the cause, and statement 2 is its effect.

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