Question

    In the question below, two statements (I) and (II) are

    given. 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 statement. Read both the statements and decide which of the following answer choices correctly depicts the relationship between these two statements. I. Several farmers in the region have shifted to organic farming and are avoiding the use of chemical fertilizers and pesticides. II. Consumers are increasingly demanding chemical-free and organic food products for health and environmental reasons.
    A Statement I is the cause and statement II is its effect Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Statement II is the cause and statement I is its effect Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Both the statements I and II are independent causes Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Both the statements I and II are effects of independent causes Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E Both the statements I and II are effects of some common cause Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Statement II talks about increased demand for organic and chemical-free food. Statement I says that farmers are shifting to organic farming, avoiding chemical inputs. Clearly, the consumer demand (II) has likely influenced or caused the shift in farming practices (I).
    So, Statement II is the cause, and Statement I is the effect.

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