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    Question

    In the question below, two statements (I) and (II) are

    given. These statements may be either independent causes, or effects of independent causes or a common cause. One may be the cause and the other the effect. Read both statements and decide which answer option correctly describes their relationship. Statements: I. Several airlines have cancelled flights citing severe staff shortages. II. There has been a widespread increase in respiratory infections, causing many employees to take extended medical leave.
    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

    The rise in respiratory infections (II) led to many staff members taking leave, resulting in flight cancellations (I). Therefore, Statement II is the cause, and Statement I is the effect.

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