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 automobile companies have announced heavy discounts and promotional offers on electric vehicles this quarter. II. The government has introduced new tax incentives and subsidies to encourage the adoption of electric vehicles.
    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 gives the cause — the government introduced tax incentives and subsidies to promote electric vehicles. Statement I shows the effect — automobile companies responded by offering discounts and promotions to attract more customers. Thus, Statement II is the cause and Statement I is its effect.

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