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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. Read both the statements and decide which of the following answer choices correctly depicts their relationship. I. Several major cities in the country have reported a sharp decline in air pollution levels over the past two months. II. The government had imposed strict restrictions on industrial activities and vehicular movement during this period.
    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

    Strict restrictions on industries and vehicles (statement II) directly result in a reduction in air pollution levels (statement I). Therefore, Statement II is the cause, and Statement I is the effect.

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