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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 choice correctly depicts the relationship between these two statements. Statements: I. Many cities across the country have reported severe water shortages during the summer months. II. Over-extraction of groundwater and inadequate rainfall have significantly depleted water levels in several regions.
    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

    Solution

    Statement II explains the reasons: over-extraction of groundwater and inadequate rainfall have depleted water levels. Statement I describes the outcome: several cities are facing severe water shortages. Since depleted water levels cause water shortages. Hence Statement II is the cause and statement I is its effect

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