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    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. Many regions in Southern Europe experienced record-breaking heatwaves and forest fires during the summer. II. Climate scientists have warned that extreme weather events are becoming more frequent due to global warming.
    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 explains that extreme weather events are increasing due to global warming. Statement I gives an example of such extreme events — heatwaves and fires in Europe. Therefore, the cause is the warning about global warming (Statement II), and the effect is the real-world instance of extreme weather (Statement I).

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