Question

    Read both statements carefully and decide which of the

    following answer choices correctly depicts the relationship between these two statements. Statements:1. The education department has introduced free online coaching classes for students in rural areas.2. A significant increase in the pass percentage among rural students was observed this year.
    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
    E Both statements 1 and 2 are unrelated. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    The introduction of free online coaching (statement 1) provides better educational support to rural students, which logically leads to an improvement in their performance, as reflected in the increase in pass percentage (statement 2). Thus, statement 1 is the cause, and statement 2 is the effect.

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