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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. Question: I. The city has been experiencing frequent power outages and voltage fluctuations over the past few months. II. Several power transmission lines and transformers in the city are outdated and have not been replaced or upgraded for years.
    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 statements I and II are independent causes Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Both statements I and II are effects of independent causes Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Statement II describes the cause — outdated and poorly maintained power infrastructure. Statement I presents the effect — frequent power outages and voltage issues resulting from it.

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