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. Authorities in several coastal cities have issued evacuation notices and shut down local transport services. II. The meteorological department has issued a red alert warning for an approaching cyclonic storm.
    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 reports a red alert due to an approaching cyclone. Statement I describes evacuation measures and transport shutdowns by authorities — which are precautionary actions likely taken because of the cyclone warning. Hence, Statement II (cyclone alert) is the cause, and Statement I (evacuation and shutdown) is the effect.

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