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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. Statements: I. Several airlines have reported a steep rise in ticket cancellations over the past three days. II. A major cyclone warning has been issued for coastal regions, leading authorities to suspend flights in several airports.
    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 that a major cyclone warning has been issued, resulting in authorities suspending many flights.
    This situation would naturally lead to passengers cancelling their tickets. So: Cyclone warning and flight suspension (II) тЖТ rise in ticket cancellations (I) Thus, II is the cause and I is its effect.

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