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. The city’s air quality index has risen sharply over the past few weeks, reaching hazardous levels. II. The government has imposed restrictions on construction activities and vehicular movement within the city limits.
    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 I mentions that air quality has deteriorated severely — this serves as the cause. Statement II shows the effect — the government’s response by imposing restrictions to control pollution.
    Hence, Statement I is the cause and Statement II is its effect. Thus, the correct answer is A.

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