Statements: The university officers have decided to conduct last examination every year in March/April in order to announce the result at proper time. In past the result was declared late by the University due to the lack of number of examiners.

Both the statements I and II are independent causes.

Statement I is the cause and statement II is its effect.

Statement II is the cause and statement I is its effect.

Both the statements I and II are independent causes.

Both the statements I and II are effects of independent causes.

Both the statements I and II are effects of some common cause.

Statements: The Government has increased rates of petrol and diesel by 10% from the immediate effect. Oil producing countries have decided to increase 10% of production on crude oil from the last quarter.

Both the statements I and II are effects of some common cause.

Statement I is the cause and statement II is its effect.

Statement II is the cause and statement I is its effect.

Both the statements I and II are independent causes.

Both the statements I and II are effects of independent causes.

Both the statements I and II are effects of some common cause.

Statements: The prices of food grains and other essential commodities in the open market have risen sharply during the past three months. The political party in opposition has given a call for general strike to protest against the government's economic policy.

Statement II is the cause and statement I is its effect.

Statement I is the cause and statement II is its effect.

Statement II is the cause and statement I is its effect.

Both the statements I and II are independent causes.

Both the statements I and II are effects of independent causes.

Both the statements I and II are effects of some common cause.

Statements: Large numbers of people have fallen sick after consuming sweets from a particular shop in the locality. Major part of the locality is flooded and has become inaccessible to outsides.

Both the statements I and II are effects of some common cause.

Statement I is the cause and statement II is its effect.

Statement II is the cause and statement I is its effect.

Both the statements I and II are independent causes.

Both the statements I and II are effects of independent causes.

Both the statements I and II are effects of some common cause.

Statements: The government has allowed private airline companies in India to operate to overseas destinations. The national air carrier has increased its flights to overseas destinations.

Statement II is the cause and statement I is its effect.

Statement I is the cause and statement II is its effect.

Statement II is the cause and statement I is its effect.

Both the statements I and II are independent causes.

Both the statements I and II are effects of independent causes.

Both the statements I and II are effects of some common cause.

Statements: Police had resorted to lathi-charge to disperse the unruly mob from the civic headquarters. The civic administration has recently hiked the property tax of the residential buildings by about 30 percent.

Both the statements I and II are effects of some common cause.

Statement I is the cause and statement II is its effect.

Statement II is the cause and statement I is its effect.

Both the statements I and II are independent causes.

Both the statements I and II are effects of independent causes.

Both the statements I and II are effects of some common cause.

Statements: Large number of Primary Schools in the rural areas is run by only one teacher. There has been a huge dropout from the primary schools in rural areas.

Statement II is the cause and statement I is its effect.

Statement I is the cause and statement II is its effect.

Statement II is the cause and statement I is its effect.

Both the statements I and II are independent causes.

Both the statements I and II are effects of independent causes.

Both the statements I and II are effects of some common cause.

Statements: The Government has decided to hold a single entrance test for admission to all the medical colleges in India. The State Government has debarred students from other States to apply for the seats in the medical colleges in the State.

Statement I is the cause and statement II is its effect.

Statement II is the cause and statement I is its effect.

Both the statements I and II are independent causes.

Both the statements I and II are effects of independent causes.

Both the statements I and II are effects of some common cause.

Statements: The Government has reduced the prices of petroleum products by five percent a week after increasing the prices by ten percent. The rate of inflation dropped marginally during the last week.

Both the statements I and II are effects of some common cause.

Statement I is the cause and statement II is its effect.

Statement II is the cause and statement I is its effect.

Both the statements I and II are independent causes.

Both the statements I and II are effects of independent causes.

Both the statements I and II are effects of some common cause.

Statements: The literacy rate in the district has been increasing for the last four years. The district administration has conducted extensive training programme for the workers involved in the literacy drive.

Both the statements I and II are independent causes.

Statement I is the cause and statement II is its effect.

Statement II is the cause and statement I is its effect.

Both the statements I and II are independent causes.

Both the statements I and II are effects of independent causes.

Both the statements I and II are effects of some common cause.

Statements: All the schools in the area had to be kept closed for most part of the week. Many parents have withdrawn their children from the local schools.

Statement I is the cause and statement II is its effect.

Statement II is the cause and statement I is its effect.

Both the statements I and II are independent causes.

Both the statements I and II are effects of independent causes.

Both the statements I and II are effects of some common cause.

Statements: Police resorted to lathi-charge to disperse the unlawful gathering of large number of people. The citizens' forum called a general strike in protest against the police atrocities.

Statement II is the cause and statement I is its effect.

Statement I is the cause and statement II is its effect.

Statement II is the cause and statement I is its effect.

Both the statements I and II are independent causes.

Both the statements I and II are effects of independent causes.

Both the statements I and II are effects of some common cause.

Statements: The performance of Indian sports persons in the recently held Olympics could not reach the level of expectation the country had on them. The performance of Indian sports person in the last Asian games was far better than any previous games.

Statement I is the cause and statement II is its effect.

Statement II is the cause and statement I is its effect.

Both the statements I and II are independent causes.

Both the statements I and II are effects of independent causes.

Both the statements I and II are effects of some common cause.

Statements: Large number of people living in the low lying areas has been evacuated during the last few days to safer places. The Government has rushed in relief supplies to the people living in the affected areas.

Statement I is the cause and statement II is its effect.

Statement II is the cause and statement I is its effect.

Both the statements I and II are independent causes.

Both the statements I and II are effects of independent causes.

Both the statements I and II are effects of some common cause.

Statements: The Reserve Bank of India has recently put restrictions on few small banks in the country. The small banks in the private and co-operative sector in India are not in a position to withstand the competitions of the bigger banks in the public sector.

Both the statements I and II are independent causes.

Statement I is the cause and statement II is its effect.

Statement II is the cause and statement I is its effect.

Both the statements I and II are independent causes.

Both the statements I and II are effects of independent causes.

Both the statements I and II are effects of some common cause.

Statements: The farmers have decided against selling their Kharif crops to the Government agencies. The Government has reduced the procurement price of Kharif crops starting from the last month to the next six months.

Both the statements I and II are independent causes.

Statement I is the cause and statement II is its effect.

Statement II is the cause and statement I is its effect.

Both the statements I and II are independent causes.

Both the statements I and II are effects of independent causes.

Both the statements I and II are effects of some common cause.

Statements: A huge truck overturned on the middle of the road last night. The police had cordoned of entire area in the locality this morning for half of the day.

Statement II is the cause and statement I is its effect.

Statement I is the cause and statement II is its effect.

Statement II is the cause and statement I is its effect.

Both the statements I and II are independent causes.

Both the statements I and II are effects of independent causes.

Both the statements I and II are effects of some common cause.

Statements: The Government has imported large quantities of sugar as per trade agreement with other countries. The prices of sugar in the domestic market have fallen sharply in the recent months.

Statement II is the cause and statement I is its effect.

Statement I is the cause and statement II is its effect.

Statement II is the cause and statement I is its effect.

Both the statements I and II are independent causes.

Both the statements I and II are effects of independent causes.

Both the statements I and II are effects of some common cause.

Statements: Many people visited the religious place during the week-end. Few people visited the religious place during the week days.

Statement I is the cause and statement II is its effect.

Statement II is the cause and statement I is its effect.

Both the statements I and II are independent causes.

Both the statements I and II are effects of independent causes.

Both the statements I and II are effects of some common cause.

Statements: The committee appointed by the Government on the fee structure of the professional courses has drastically reduced the fees of various courses in comparison to those charged in the last year. The parents of aspiring students seeking admission to professional courses had launched a severe agitation protesting against the high fees charged by the professional institutes and the admission process was delayed considerably.

Both the statements I and II are independent causes.

Statement I is the cause and statement II is its effect.

Statement II is the cause and statement I is its effect.

Both the statements I and II are independent causes.

Both the statements I and II are effects of independent causes.

Both the statements I and II are effects of some common cause.

Statements: The employees of the biggest bank in the country have given an indefinite strike call starting from the third of the next month. The employees of the Central Government have withdrawn their week long demonstrations.

Both the statements I and II are effects of some common cause.

Statement I is the cause and statement II is its effect.

Statement II is the cause and statement I is its effect.

Both the statements I and II are independent causes.

Both the statements I and II are effects of independent causes.

Both the statements I and II are effects of some common cause.

Statements: The car manufacturing companies have recently increased the prices of mid-sized cars. The Government recently increased the duty on mid-sized cars.

Both the statements I and II are independent causes.

Statement I is the cause and statement II is its effect.

Statement II is the cause and statement I is its effect.

Both the statements I and II are independent causes.

Both the statements I and II are effects of independent causes.

Both the statements I and II are effects of some common cause.

Statements: Rural and semi-urban areas in the country have been suffering due to load-shedding for quite some time. If the Government is not able to overcome the power crisis, load-shedding will be extended even to the urban areas.

Statement I is the cause and statement II is its effect.

Statement II is the cause and statement I is its effect.

Both the statements I and II are independent causes.

Both the statements I and II are effects of independent causes.

Both the statements I and II are effects of some common cause.

Statements: The life today is too fast, demanding all full of variety in all aspects which at times leads to stressful situation. Number of suicide cases among teenagers is on increase.

Statement I is the cause and statement II is its effect.

Statement II is the cause and statement I is its effect.

Both the statements I and II are independent causes.

Both the statements I and II are effects of independent causes.

Both the statements I and II are effects of some common cause.

Statements: The staff of Airport Authorities called off the strike they were observing in protest against privatization. The staff of Airport Authorities went on strike anticipating a threat to their jobs.

Both the statements I and II are effects of some common cause.

Statement I is the cause and statement II is its effect.

Statement II is the cause and statement I is its effect.

Both the statements I and II are independent causes.

Both the statements I and II are effects of independent causes.

Both the statements I and II are effects of some common cause.

Statements: Standard of living among the middle class society is constantly going up since part of few years. Indian Economy is observing remarkable growth.

Statement II is the cause and statement I is its effect.

Statement I is the cause and statement II is its effect.

Statement II is the cause and statement I is its effect.

Both the statements I and II are independent causes.

Both the statements I and II are effects of independent causes.

Both the statements I and II are effects of some common cause.

Statements: Importance of Yoga and exercise is being realized by all sections of the society. There is an increasing awareness about health in the society particularly among middle ages group of people.

Both the statements I and II are independent causes.

Statement I is the cause and statement II is its effect.

Statement II is the cause and statement I is its effect.

Both the statements I and II are independent causes.

Both the statements I and II are effects of independent causes.

Both the statements I and II are effects of some common cause.

Statements: The meteorological Department has issued a statement mentioning deficient rainfall during monsoon in many parts of the country. The Government has lowered the revised estimated GDP growth from the level of earlier estimates.

Both the statements I and II are effects of some common cause.

Statement I is the cause and statement II is its effect.

Statement II is the cause and statement I is its effect.

Both the statements I and II are independent causes.

Both the statements I and II are effects of independent causes.

Both the statements I and II are effects of some common cause.

Statements: The government has decided to give tax benefits for small savings for investments and benefit accruals. However, all withdrawals of such savings are to be taxed. People have been investing more in small savings than in equity market to avail maximum tax benefits.

Both the statements I and II are effects of independent causes.

Statement I is the cause and statement II is its effect.

Statement II is the cause and statement I is its effect.

Both the statements I and II are independent causes.

Both the statements I and II are effects of independent causes.

Both the statements I and II are effects of some common cause.

Statements: Majority of people residing in the locality have decided to protest against the municipality authority's decision to allow construction of a shopping mall in the locality. Many shopping malls have been opened all over the city in the recent time.

Both the statements I and II are independent causes.

Statement I is the cause and statement II is its effect.

Statement II is the cause and statement I is its effect.

Both the statements I and II are independent causes.

Both the statements I and II are effects of independent causes.

Both the statements I and II are effects of some common cause.

Statements: The prices of petrol and diesel in the domestic market have remained unchanged for the past few months. The crude oil prices in the International market have gone up substantially in the last few months.

Both the statements I and II are effects of independent causes.

Statement I is the cause and statement II is its effect.

Statement II is the cause and statement I is its effect.

Both the statements I and II are independent causes.

Both the statements I and II are effects of independent causes.

Both the statements I and II are effects of some common cause.

Statements: The university authority has instructed all the colleges under its jurisdiction to ban use of cell phones inside the college premises. Majority of the teachers of the college signed a joint petition to the university complaining the disturbances caused by cell phone ring tones inside the classrooms.

Both the statements I and II are independent causes.

Statement I is the cause and statement II is its effect.

Statement II is the cause and statement I is its effect.

Both the statements I and II are independent causes.

Both the statements I and II are effects of independent causes.

Both the statements I and II are effects of some common cause.

Statements: There was a huge rush of people to the temple last Sunday the 15th of the month. The temple authority had decided to close down the temple for repairs from 17th of the month.

Both the statements I and II are independent causes.

Statement I is the cause and statement II is its effect.

Statement II is the cause and statement I is its effect.

Both the statements I and II are independent causes.

Both the statements I and II are effects of independent causes.

Both the statements I and II are effects of some common cause.

Statements: Police authority has recently increased vigil during the evening hours in the locality. There has been considerable reduction in the incidents of petty crimes in the locality.

Statement II is the cause and statement I is its effect.

Statement I is the cause and statement II is its effect.

Statement II is the cause and statement I is its effect.

Both the statements I and II are independent causes.

Both the statements I and II are effects of independent causes.

Both the statements I and II are effects of some common cause.

Statements: The vegetable prices in the local market have increases manifold during the past few days. Incessant rains have created flood like situation in most rural parts of the State.

Both the statements I and II are independent causes.

Statement I is the cause and statement II is its effect.

Statement II is the cause and statement I is its effect.

Both the statements I and II are independent causes.

Both the statements I and II are effects of independent causes.

Both the statements I and II are effects of some common cause.

Statements: The State Government has announced special tax package for the new industries to be set-up in the State. Last year the State Government had hiked the taxes for all industrial activities in the State.

Both the statements I and II are independent causes.

Statement I is the cause and statement II is its effect.

Statement II is the cause and statement I is its effect.

Both the statements I and II are independent causes.

Both the statements I and II are effects of independent causes.

Both the statements I and II are effects of some common cause.

Statements: Many people in the area are reported to be suffering from Malaria. Private Medical Practitioners in the area have decided to close their clinics for few days.

Both the statements I and II are effects of some common cause.

Statement I is the cause and statement II is its effect.

Statement II is the cause and statement I is its effect.

Both the statements I and II are independent causes.

Both the statements I and II are effects of independent causes.

Both the statements I and II are effects of some common cause.

Statements: Majority of the students in the college expressed their opinion against the college authority's decision to break away from the university and become autonomous. The university authorities have expressed their inability to provide grants to its constituent colleges.

Both the statements I and II are independent causes

Statement I is the cause and statement II is its effect

Statement II is the cause and statement I is its effect

Both the statements I and II are independent causes

Both the statements I and II are effects of independent causes

Both the statements I and II are effects of some common cause

Statements: The Reserve Bank of India has recently put restrictions on few small banks in the country. The small banks in the private and co-operative sector in India are not in a position to withstand the competitions of the bigger in the public sector.

Both the statements I and II are independent causes

Statement I is the cause and statement II is its effect

Statement II is the cause and statement I is its effect

Both the statements I and II are independent causes

Both the statements I and II are effects of independent causes

Both the statements I and II are effects of some common cause

Statements: The private medical colleges have increased the tuition fees in the current year by 200 per cent over the last year's fees to meet the expenses. The Government medical colleges have not increased their fees in spite of price escalation.

Both the statements I and II are effects of independent causes

Statement I is the cause and statement II is its effect

Statement II is the cause and statement I is its effect

Both the statements I and II are independent causes

Both the statements I and II are effects of independent causes

Both the statements I and II are effects of some common cause

Statements: There is increase in water level of all the water tanks supplying drinking water to the city during the last fortnight. Most of the trains were cancelled last week due to water-logging on the tracks.

Statement I is the cause and statement II is its effect

Statement II is the cause and statement I is its effect

Both the statements I and II are independent causes

Both the statements I and II are effects of independent causes

Both the statements I and II are effects of some common cause

Statements: India has surpassed the value of tea exports this year over all the earlier years due to an increase in demand for quality tea in the European market. There is an increase in demand of coffee in the domestic market during the last two years.

Both the statements I and II are effects of independent causes

Statement I is the cause and statement II is its effect

Statement II is the cause and statement I is its effect

Both the statements I and II are independent causes

Both the statements I and II are effects of independent causes

Both the statements I and II are effects of some common cause

Statements: The Government has imported large quantities of sugar as per trade agreement with other countries. The prices of sugar in the domestic market have fallen sharply in the recent months.

Statement II is the cause and statement I is its effect

Statement I is the cause and statement II is its effect

Statement II is the cause and statement I is its effect

Both the statements I and II are independent causes

Both the statements I and II are effects of independent causes

Both the statements I and II are effects of some common cause

Statements: The local co-operative credit society has decided to stop giving loans to farmers with immediate effect. A large number of credit society members have withdrawn major part of their deposits from the credit society.

Both the statements I and II are independent causes

Statement I is the cause and statement II is its effect

Statement II is the cause and statement I is its effect

Both the statements I and II are independent causes

Both the statements I and II are effects of independent causes

Both the statements I and II are effects of some common cause

Statements: All the schools in the area had to be kept closed for most part of the week. Many parents have withdrawn their children from the local schools.

Both the statements I and II are effects of some common cause

Statement I is the cause and statement II is its effect

Statement II is the cause and statement I is its effect

Both the statements I and II are independent causes

Both the statements I and II are effects of independent causes

Both the statements I and II are effects of some common cause

Statements: The prices of petrol and diesel in the domestic market have remained unchanged for the past few months. The crude oil prices in the international market have gone up substantially in the last few months.

Both the statements I and II are effects of some common cause

Statement I is the cause and statement II is its effect

Statement II is the cause and statement I is its effect

Both the statements I and II are independent causes

Both the statements I and II are effects of independent causes

Both the statements I and II are effects of some common cause

Statements: There has been a high increase in the incidents of atrocities against women in the city during the past few months. The police authority has been unable to nab the culprits who are committing crime against women.

Both the statements I and II are effects of independent causes

Statement I is the cause and statement II is its effect

Statement II is the cause and statement I is its effect

Both the statements I and II are independent causes

Both the statements I and II are effects of independent causes

Both the statements I and II are effects of some common cause

Statements: The life today is too fast, demanding and full of variety in all aspects which at times leads to stressful situations. Number of suicide cases among teenagers is on increase.

Statement II is the cause and statement I is its effect

Statement I is the cause and statement II is its effect

Statement II is the cause and statement I is its effect

Both the statements I and II are independent causes

Both the statements I and II are effects of independent causes

Both the statements I and II are effects of some common cause

Statements: There is unprecedented increase in the number of young unemployed in comparison to the previous year. A large number of candidates submitted applications against an advertisement for the post of manager issued by a bank.

Statement II is the cause and statement I is its effect

Statement I is the cause and statement II is its effect

Statement II is the cause and statement I is its effect

Both the statements I and II are independent causes

Both the statements I and II are effects of independent causes

Both the statements I and II are effects of some common cause

Statements: There is sharp decline in the production of oil seeds this year. The Government has decided to increase the import quantum of edible oil.

Statement II is the cause and statement I is its effect

Statement I is the cause and statement II is its effect

Statement II is the cause and statement I is its effect

Both the statements I and II are independent causes

Both the statements I and II are effects of independent causes

Both the statements I and II are effects of some common cause

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1.	Statements: The university officers have decided to conduct last examination every year in March/April in order to announce the result at proper time. In past the result was declared late by the University due to the lack of number of examiners.
A.	Statement I is the cause and statement II is its effect.
B.	Statement II is the cause and statement I is its effect.
C.	Both the statements I and II are independent causes.
D.	Both the statements I and II are effects of independent causes.
E.	Both the statements I and II are effects of some common cause.
Answer» C. Both the statements I and II are independent causes.

Discussion

2.	Statements: The Government has increased rates of petrol and diesel by 10% from the immediate effect. Oil producing countries have decided to increase 10% of production on crude oil from the last quarter.
A.	Statement I is the cause and statement II is its effect.
B.	Statement II is the cause and statement I is its effect.
C.	Both the statements I and II are independent causes.
D.	Both the statements I and II are effects of independent causes.
E.	Both the statements I and II are effects of some common cause.
Answer» E. Both the statements I and II are effects of some common cause.

Discussion

3.	Statements: The prices of food grains and other essential commodities in the open market have risen sharply during the past three months. The political party in opposition has given a call for general strike to protest against the government's economic policy.
A.	Statement I is the cause and statement II is its effect.
B.	Statement II is the cause and statement I is its effect.
C.	Both the statements I and II are independent causes.
D.	Both the statements I and II are effects of independent causes.
E.	Both the statements I and II are effects of some common cause.
Answer» B. Statement II is the cause and statement I is its effect.

Discussion

4.	Statements: Large numbers of people have fallen sick after consuming sweets from a particular shop in the locality. Major part of the locality is flooded and has become inaccessible to outsides.
A.	Statement I is the cause and statement II is its effect.
B.	Statement II is the cause and statement I is its effect.
C.	Both the statements I and II are independent causes.
D.	Both the statements I and II are effects of independent causes.
E.	Both the statements I and II are effects of some common cause.
Answer» E. Both the statements I and II are effects of some common cause.

Discussion

5.	Statements: The government has allowed private airline companies in India to operate to overseas destinations. The national air carrier has increased its flights to overseas destinations.
A.	Statement I is the cause and statement II is its effect.
B.	Statement II is the cause and statement I is its effect.
C.	Both the statements I and II are independent causes.
D.	Both the statements I and II are effects of independent causes.
E.	Both the statements I and II are effects of some common cause.
Answer» B. Statement II is the cause and statement I is its effect.

Discussion

6.	Statements: Police had resorted to lathi-charge to disperse the unruly mob from the civic headquarters. The civic administration has recently hiked the property tax of the residential buildings by about 30 percent.
A.	Statement I is the cause and statement II is its effect.
B.	Statement II is the cause and statement I is its effect.
C.	Both the statements I and II are independent causes.
D.	Both the statements I and II are effects of independent causes.
E.	Both the statements I and II are effects of some common cause.
Answer» E. Both the statements I and II are effects of some common cause.

Discussion

7.	Statements: Large number of Primary Schools in the rural areas is run by only one teacher. There has been a huge dropout from the primary schools in rural areas.
A.	Statement I is the cause and statement II is its effect.
B.	Statement II is the cause and statement I is its effect.
C.	Both the statements I and II are independent causes.
D.	Both the statements I and II are effects of independent causes.
E.	Both the statements I and II are effects of some common cause.
Answer» B. Statement II is the cause and statement I is its effect.

Discussion

8.	Statements: The Government has decided to hold a single entrance test for admission to all the medical colleges in India. The State Government has debarred students from other States to apply for the seats in the medical colleges in the State.
A.	Statement I is the cause and statement II is its effect.
B.	Statement II is the cause and statement I is its effect.
C.	Both the statements I and II are independent causes.
D.	Both the statements I and II are effects of independent causes.
E.	Both the statements I and II are effects of some common cause.
Answer» F.

Discussion

9.	Statements: The Government has reduced the prices of petroleum products by five percent a week after increasing the prices by ten percent. The rate of inflation dropped marginally during the last week.
A.	Statement I is the cause and statement II is its effect.
B.	Statement II is the cause and statement I is its effect.
C.	Both the statements I and II are independent causes.
D.	Both the statements I and II are effects of independent causes.
E.	Both the statements I and II are effects of some common cause.
Answer» E. Both the statements I and II are effects of some common cause.

Discussion

10.	Statements: The literacy rate in the district has been increasing for the last four years. The district administration has conducted extensive training programme for the workers involved in the literacy drive.
A.	Statement I is the cause and statement II is its effect.
B.	Statement II is the cause and statement I is its effect.
C.	Both the statements I and II are independent causes.
D.	Both the statements I and II are effects of independent causes.
E.	Both the statements I and II are effects of some common cause.
Answer» C. Both the statements I and II are independent causes.

Discussion

11.	Statements: All the schools in the area had to be kept closed for most part of the week. Many parents have withdrawn their children from the local schools.
A.	Statement I is the cause and statement II is its effect.
B.	Statement II is the cause and statement I is its effect.
C.	Both the statements I and II are independent causes.
D.	Both the statements I and II are effects of independent causes.
E.	Both the statements I and II are effects of some common cause.
Answer» F.

Discussion

12.	Statements: Police resorted to lathi-charge to disperse the unlawful gathering of large number of people. The citizens' forum called a general strike in protest against the police atrocities.
A.	Statement I is the cause and statement II is its effect.
B.	Statement II is the cause and statement I is its effect.
C.	Both the statements I and II are independent causes.
D.	Both the statements I and II are effects of independent causes.
E.	Both the statements I and II are effects of some common cause.
Answer» B. Statement II is the cause and statement I is its effect.

Discussion

13.	Statements: The performance of Indian sports persons in the recently held Olympics could not reach the level of expectation the country had on them. The performance of Indian sports person in the last Asian games was far better than any previous games.
A.	Statement I is the cause and statement II is its effect.
B.	Statement II is the cause and statement I is its effect.
C.	Both the statements I and II are independent causes.
D.	Both the statements I and II are effects of independent causes.
E.	Both the statements I and II are effects of some common cause.
Answer» F.

Discussion

14.	Statements: Large number of people living in the low lying areas has been evacuated during the last few days to safer places. The Government has rushed in relief supplies to the people living in the affected areas.
A.	Statement I is the cause and statement II is its effect.
B.	Statement II is the cause and statement I is its effect.
C.	Both the statements I and II are independent causes.
D.	Both the statements I and II are effects of independent causes.
E.	Both the statements I and II are effects of some common cause.
Answer» F.

Discussion

15.	Statements: The Reserve Bank of India has recently put restrictions on few small banks in the country. The small banks in the private and co-operative sector in India are not in a position to withstand the competitions of the bigger banks in the public sector.
A.	Statement I is the cause and statement II is its effect.
B.	Statement II is the cause and statement I is its effect.
C.	Both the statements I and II are independent causes.
D.	Both the statements I and II are effects of independent causes.
E.	Both the statements I and II are effects of some common cause.
Answer» C. Both the statements I and II are independent causes.

Discussion

16.	Statements: The farmers have decided against selling their Kharif crops to the Government agencies. The Government has reduced the procurement price of Kharif crops starting from the last month to the next six months.
A.	Statement I is the cause and statement II is its effect.
B.	Statement II is the cause and statement I is its effect.
C.	Both the statements I and II are independent causes.
D.	Both the statements I and II are effects of independent causes.
E.	Both the statements I and II are effects of some common cause.
Answer» C. Both the statements I and II are independent causes.

Discussion

17.	Statements: A huge truck overturned on the middle of the road last night. The police had cordoned of entire area in the locality this morning for half of the day.
A.	Statement I is the cause and statement II is its effect.
B.	Statement II is the cause and statement I is its effect.
C.	Both the statements I and II are independent causes.
D.	Both the statements I and II are effects of independent causes.
E.	Both the statements I and II are effects of some common cause.
Answer» B. Statement II is the cause and statement I is its effect.

Discussion

18.	Statements: The Government has imported large quantities of sugar as per trade agreement with other countries. The prices of sugar in the domestic market have fallen sharply in the recent months.
A.	Statement I is the cause and statement II is its effect.
B.	Statement II is the cause and statement I is its effect.
C.	Both the statements I and II are independent causes.
D.	Both the statements I and II are effects of independent causes.
E.	Both the statements I and II are effects of some common cause.
Answer» B. Statement II is the cause and statement I is its effect.

Discussion

19.	Statements: Many people visited the religious place during the week-end. Few people visited the religious place during the week days.
A.	Statement I is the cause and statement II is its effect.
B.	Statement II is the cause and statement I is its effect.
C.	Both the statements I and II are independent causes.
D.	Both the statements I and II are effects of independent causes.
E.	Both the statements I and II are effects of some common cause.
Answer» F.

Discussion

20.	Statements: The committee appointed by the Government on the fee structure of the professional courses has drastically reduced the fees of various courses in comparison to those charged in the last year. The parents of aspiring students seeking admission to professional courses had launched a severe agitation protesting against the high fees charged by the professional institutes and the admission process was delayed considerably.
A.	Statement I is the cause and statement II is its effect.
B.	Statement II is the cause and statement I is its effect.
C.	Both the statements I and II are independent causes.
D.	Both the statements I and II are effects of independent causes.
E.	Both the statements I and II are effects of some common cause.
Answer» C. Both the statements I and II are independent causes.

Discussion

21.	Statements: The employees of the biggest bank in the country have given an indefinite strike call starting from the third of the next month. The employees of the Central Government have withdrawn their week long demonstrations.
A.	Statement I is the cause and statement II is its effect.
B.	Statement II is the cause and statement I is its effect.
C.	Both the statements I and II are independent causes.
D.	Both the statements I and II are effects of independent causes.
E.	Both the statements I and II are effects of some common cause.
Answer» E. Both the statements I and II are effects of some common cause.

Discussion

22.	Statements: The car manufacturing companies have recently increased the prices of mid-sized cars. The Government recently increased the duty on mid-sized cars.
A.	Statement I is the cause and statement II is its effect.
B.	Statement II is the cause and statement I is its effect.
C.	Both the statements I and II are independent causes.
D.	Both the statements I and II are effects of independent causes.
E.	Both the statements I and II are effects of some common cause.
Answer» C. Both the statements I and II are independent causes.

Discussion

23.	Statements: Rural and semi-urban areas in the country have been suffering due to load-shedding for quite some time. If the Government is not able to overcome the power crisis, load-shedding will be extended even to the urban areas.
A.	Statement I is the cause and statement II is its effect.
B.	Statement II is the cause and statement I is its effect.
C.	Both the statements I and II are independent causes.
D.	Both the statements I and II are effects of independent causes.
E.	Both the statements I and II are effects of some common cause.
Answer» F.

Discussion

24.	Statements: The life today is too fast, demanding all full of variety in all aspects which at times leads to stressful situation. Number of suicide cases among teenagers is on increase.
A.	Statement I is the cause and statement II is its effect.
B.	Statement II is the cause and statement I is its effect.
C.	Both the statements I and II are independent causes.
D.	Both the statements I and II are effects of independent causes.
E.	Both the statements I and II are effects of some common cause.
Answer» F.

Discussion

25.	Statements: The staff of Airport Authorities called off the strike they were observing in protest against privatization. The staff of Airport Authorities went on strike anticipating a threat to their jobs.
A.	Statement I is the cause and statement II is its effect.
B.	Statement II is the cause and statement I is its effect.
C.	Both the statements I and II are independent causes.
D.	Both the statements I and II are effects of independent causes.
E.	Both the statements I and II are effects of some common cause.
Answer» E. Both the statements I and II are effects of some common cause.

Discussion

26.	Statements: Standard of living among the middle class society is constantly going up since part of few years. Indian Economy is observing remarkable growth.
A.	Statement I is the cause and statement II is its effect.
B.	Statement II is the cause and statement I is its effect.
C.	Both the statements I and II are independent causes.
D.	Both the statements I and II are effects of independent causes.
E.	Both the statements I and II are effects of some common cause.
Answer» B. Statement II is the cause and statement I is its effect.

Discussion

27.	Statements: Importance of Yoga and exercise is being realized by all sections of the society. There is an increasing awareness about health in the society particularly among middle ages group of people.
A.	Statement I is the cause and statement II is its effect.
B.	Statement II is the cause and statement I is its effect.
C.	Both the statements I and II are independent causes.
D.	Both the statements I and II are effects of independent causes.
E.	Both the statements I and II are effects of some common cause.
Answer» C. Both the statements I and II are independent causes.

Discussion

28.	Statements: The meteorological Department has issued a statement mentioning deficient rainfall during monsoon in many parts of the country. The Government has lowered the revised estimated GDP growth from the level of earlier estimates.
A.	Statement I is the cause and statement II is its effect.
B.	Statement II is the cause and statement I is its effect.
C.	Both the statements I and II are independent causes.
D.	Both the statements I and II are effects of independent causes.
E.	Both the statements I and II are effects of some common cause.
Answer» E. Both the statements I and II are effects of some common cause.

Discussion

29.	Statements: The government has decided to give tax benefits for small savings for investments and benefit accruals. However, all withdrawals of such savings are to be taxed. People have been investing more in small savings than in equity market to avail maximum tax benefits.
A.	Statement I is the cause and statement II is its effect.
B.	Statement II is the cause and statement I is its effect.
C.	Both the statements I and II are independent causes.
D.	Both the statements I and II are effects of independent causes.
E.	Both the statements I and II are effects of some common cause.
Answer» D. Both the statements I and II are effects of independent causes.

Discussion

30.	Statements: Majority of people residing in the locality have decided to protest against the municipality authority's decision to allow construction of a shopping mall in the locality. Many shopping malls have been opened all over the city in the recent time.
A.	Statement I is the cause and statement II is its effect.
B.	Statement II is the cause and statement I is its effect.
C.	Both the statements I and II are independent causes.
D.	Both the statements I and II are effects of independent causes.
E.	Both the statements I and II are effects of some common cause.
Answer» C. Both the statements I and II are independent causes.

Discussion

31.	Statements: The prices of petrol and diesel in the domestic market have remained unchanged for the past few months. The crude oil prices in the International market have gone up substantially in the last few months.
A.	Statement I is the cause and statement II is its effect.
B.	Statement II is the cause and statement I is its effect.
C.	Both the statements I and II are independent causes.
D.	Both the statements I and II are effects of independent causes.
E.	Both the statements I and II are effects of some common cause.
Answer» D. Both the statements I and II are effects of independent causes.

Discussion

32.	Statements: The university authority has instructed all the colleges under its jurisdiction to ban use of cell phones inside the college premises. Majority of the teachers of the college signed a joint petition to the university complaining the disturbances caused by cell phone ring tones inside the classrooms.
A.	Statement I is the cause and statement II is its effect.
B.	Statement II is the cause and statement I is its effect.
C.	Both the statements I and II are independent causes.
D.	Both the statements I and II are effects of independent causes.
E.	Both the statements I and II are effects of some common cause.
Answer» C. Both the statements I and II are independent causes.

Discussion

33.	Statements: There was a huge rush of people to the temple last Sunday the 15th of the month. The temple authority had decided to close down the temple for repairs from 17th of the month.
A.	Statement I is the cause and statement II is its effect.
B.	Statement II is the cause and statement I is its effect.
C.	Both the statements I and II are independent causes.
D.	Both the statements I and II are effects of independent causes.
E.	Both the statements I and II are effects of some common cause.
Answer» C. Both the statements I and II are independent causes.

Discussion

34.	Statements: Police authority has recently increased vigil during the evening hours in the locality. There has been considerable reduction in the incidents of petty crimes in the locality.
A.	Statement I is the cause and statement II is its effect.
B.	Statement II is the cause and statement I is its effect.
C.	Both the statements I and II are independent causes.
D.	Both the statements I and II are effects of independent causes.
E.	Both the statements I and II are effects of some common cause.
Answer» B. Statement II is the cause and statement I is its effect.

Discussion

35.	Statements: The vegetable prices in the local market have increases manifold during the past few days. Incessant rains have created flood like situation in most rural parts of the State.
A.	Statement I is the cause and statement II is its effect.
B.	Statement II is the cause and statement I is its effect.
C.	Both the statements I and II are independent causes.
D.	Both the statements I and II are effects of independent causes.
E.	Both the statements I and II are effects of some common cause.
Answer» C. Both the statements I and II are independent causes.

Discussion

36.	Statements: The State Government has announced special tax package for the new industries to be set-up in the State. Last year the State Government had hiked the taxes for all industrial activities in the State.
A.	Statement I is the cause and statement II is its effect.
B.	Statement II is the cause and statement I is its effect.
C.	Both the statements I and II are independent causes.
D.	Both the statements I and II are effects of independent causes.
E.	Both the statements I and II are effects of some common cause.
Answer» C. Both the statements I and II are independent causes.

Discussion

37.	Statements: Many people in the area are reported to be suffering from Malaria. Private Medical Practitioners in the area have decided to close their clinics for few days.
A.	Statement I is the cause and statement II is its effect.
B.	Statement II is the cause and statement I is its effect.
C.	Both the statements I and II are independent causes.
D.	Both the statements I and II are effects of independent causes.
E.	Both the statements I and II are effects of some common cause.
Answer» E. Both the statements I and II are effects of some common cause.

Discussion

38.	Statements: Majority of the students in the college expressed their opinion against the college authority's decision to break away from the university and become autonomous. The university authorities have expressed their inability to provide grants to its constituent colleges.
A.	Statement I is the cause and statement II is its effect
B.	Statement II is the cause and statement I is its effect
C.	Both the statements I and II are independent causes
D.	Both the statements I and II are effects of independent causes
E.	Both the statements I and II are effects of some common cause
Answer» C. Both the statements I and II are independent causes

Discussion

39.	Statements: The Reserve Bank of India has recently put restrictions on few small banks in the country. The small banks in the private and co-operative sector in India are not in a position to withstand the competitions of the bigger in the public sector.
A.	Statement I is the cause and statement II is its effect
B.	Statement II is the cause and statement I is its effect
C.	Both the statements I and II are independent causes
D.	Both the statements I and II are effects of independent causes
E.	Both the statements I and II are effects of some common cause
Answer» C. Both the statements I and II are independent causes

Discussion

40.	Statements: The private medical colleges have increased the tuition fees in the current year by 200 per cent over the last year's fees to meet the expenses. The Government medical colleges have not increased their fees in spite of price escalation.
A.	Statement I is the cause and statement II is its effect
B.	Statement II is the cause and statement I is its effect
C.	Both the statements I and II are independent causes
D.	Both the statements I and II are effects of independent causes
E.	Both the statements I and II are effects of some common cause
Answer» D. Both the statements I and II are effects of independent causes

Discussion

41.	Statements: There is increase in water level of all the water tanks supplying drinking water to the city during the last fortnight. Most of the trains were cancelled last week due to water-logging on the tracks.
A.	Statement I is the cause and statement II is its effect
B.	Statement II is the cause and statement I is its effect
C.	Both the statements I and II are independent causes
D.	Both the statements I and II are effects of independent causes
E.	Both the statements I and II are effects of some common cause
Answer» F.

Discussion

42.	Statements: India has surpassed the value of tea exports this year over all the earlier years due to an increase in demand for quality tea in the European market. There is an increase in demand of coffee in the domestic market during the last two years.
A.	Statement I is the cause and statement II is its effect
B.	Statement II is the cause and statement I is its effect
C.	Both the statements I and II are independent causes
D.	Both the statements I and II are effects of independent causes
E.	Both the statements I and II are effects of some common cause
Answer» D. Both the statements I and II are effects of independent causes

Discussion

43.	Statements: The Government has imported large quantities of sugar as per trade agreement with other countries. The prices of sugar in the domestic market have fallen sharply in the recent months.
A.	Statement I is the cause and statement II is its effect
B.	Statement II is the cause and statement I is its effect
C.	Both the statements I and II are independent causes
D.	Both the statements I and II are effects of independent causes
E.	Both the statements I and II are effects of some common cause
Answer» B. Statement II is the cause and statement I is its effect

Discussion

44.	Statements: The local co-operative credit society has decided to stop giving loans to farmers with immediate effect. A large number of credit society members have withdrawn major part of their deposits from the credit society.
A.	Statement I is the cause and statement II is its effect
B.	Statement II is the cause and statement I is its effect
C.	Both the statements I and II are independent causes
D.	Both the statements I and II are effects of independent causes
E.	Both the statements I and II are effects of some common cause
Answer» C. Both the statements I and II are independent causes

Discussion

45.	Statements: All the schools in the area had to be kept closed for most part of the week. Many parents have withdrawn their children from the local schools.
A.	Statement I is the cause and statement II is its effect
B.	Statement II is the cause and statement I is its effect
C.	Both the statements I and II are independent causes
D.	Both the statements I and II are effects of independent causes
E.	Both the statements I and II are effects of some common cause
Answer» E. Both the statements I and II are effects of some common cause

Discussion

46.	Statements: The prices of petrol and diesel in the domestic market have remained unchanged for the past few months. The crude oil prices in the international market have gone up substantially in the last few months.
A.	Statement I is the cause and statement II is its effect
B.	Statement II is the cause and statement I is its effect
C.	Both the statements I and II are independent causes
D.	Both the statements I and II are effects of independent causes
E.	Both the statements I and II are effects of some common cause
Answer» E. Both the statements I and II are effects of some common cause

Discussion

47.	Statements: There has been a high increase in the incidents of atrocities against women in the city during the past few months. The police authority has been unable to nab the culprits who are committing crime against women.
A.	Statement I is the cause and statement II is its effect
B.	Statement II is the cause and statement I is its effect
C.	Both the statements I and II are independent causes
D.	Both the statements I and II are effects of independent causes
E.	Both the statements I and II are effects of some common cause
Answer» D. Both the statements I and II are effects of independent causes

Discussion

48.	Statements: The life today is too fast, demanding and full of variety in all aspects which at times leads to stressful situations. Number of suicide cases among teenagers is on increase.
A.	Statement I is the cause and statement II is its effect
B.	Statement II is the cause and statement I is its effect
C.	Both the statements I and II are independent causes
D.	Both the statements I and II are effects of independent causes
E.	Both the statements I and II are effects of some common cause
Answer» B. Statement II is the cause and statement I is its effect

Discussion

49.	Statements: There is unprecedented increase in the number of young unemployed in comparison to the previous year. A large number of candidates submitted applications against an advertisement for the post of manager issued by a bank.
A.	Statement I is the cause and statement II is its effect
B.	Statement II is the cause and statement I is its effect
C.	Both the statements I and II are independent causes
D.	Both the statements I and II are effects of independent causes
E.	Both the statements I and II are effects of some common cause
Answer» B. Statement II is the cause and statement I is its effect

Discussion

50.	Statements: There is sharp decline in the production of oil seeds this year. The Government has decided to increase the import quantum of edible oil.
A.	Statement I is the cause and statement II is its effect
B.	Statement II is the cause and statement I is its effect
C.	Both the statements I and II are independent causes
D.	Both the statements I and II are effects of independent causes
E.	Both the statements I and II are effects of some common cause
Answer» B. Statement II is the cause and statement I is its effect

Discussion

Explore topic-wise MCQs in General Aptitude.

Statements: The university officers have decided to conduct last examination every year in March/April in order to announce the result at proper time. In past the result was declared late by the University due to the lack of number of examiners.

Statements: The Government has increased rates of petrol and diesel by 10% from the immediate effect. Oil producing countries have decided to increase 10% of production on crude oil from the last quarter.

Statements: The prices of food grains and other essential commodities in the open market have risen sharply during the past three months. The political party in opposition has given a call for general strike to protest against the government's economic policy.

Statements: Large numbers of people have fallen sick after consuming sweets from a particular shop in the locality. Major part of the locality is flooded and has become inaccessible to outsides.

Statements: The government has allowed private airline companies in India to operate to overseas destinations. The national air carrier has increased its flights to overseas destinations.

Statements: Police had resorted to lathi-charge to disperse the unruly mob from the civic headquarters. The civic administration has recently hiked the property tax of the residential buildings by about 30 percent.

Statements: Large number of Primary Schools in the rural areas is run by only one teacher. There has been a huge dropout from the primary schools in rural areas.

Statements: The Government has decided to hold a single entrance test for admission to all the medical colleges in India. The State Government has debarred students from other States to apply for the seats in the medical colleges in the State.

Statements: The Government has reduced the prices of petroleum products by five percent a week after increasing the prices by ten percent. The rate of inflation dropped marginally during the last week.

Statements: The literacy rate in the district has been increasing for the last four years. The district administration has conducted extensive training programme for the workers involved in the literacy drive.

Statements: All the schools in the area had to be kept closed for most part of the week. Many parents have withdrawn their children from the local schools.

Statements: Police resorted to lathi-charge to disperse the unlawful gathering of large number of people. The citizens' forum called a general strike in protest against the police atrocities.

Statements: The performance of Indian sports persons in the recently held Olympics could not reach the level of expectation the country had on them. The performance of Indian sports person in the last Asian games was far better than any previous games.

Statements: Large number of people living in the low lying areas has been evacuated during the last few days to safer places. The Government has rushed in relief supplies to the people living in the affected areas.

Statements: The Reserve Bank of India has recently put restrictions on few small banks in the country. The small banks in the private and co-operative sector in India are not in a position to withstand the competitions of the bigger banks in the public sector.

Statements: The farmers have decided against selling their Kharif crops to the Government agencies. The Government has reduced the procurement price of Kharif crops starting from the last month to the next six months.

Statements: A huge truck overturned on the middle of the road last night. The police had cordoned of entire area in the locality this morning for half of the day.

Statements: The Government has imported large quantities of sugar as per trade agreement with other countries. The prices of sugar in the domestic market have fallen sharply in the recent months.

Statements: Many people visited the religious place during the week-end. Few people visited the religious place during the week days.

Statements: The employees of the biggest bank in the country have given an indefinite strike call starting from the third of the next month. The employees of the Central Government have withdrawn their week long demonstrations.

Statements: The car manufacturing companies have recently increased the prices of mid-sized cars. The Government recently increased the duty on mid-sized cars.

Statements: Rural and semi-urban areas in the country have been suffering due to load-shedding for quite some time. If the Government is not able to overcome the power crisis, load-shedding will be extended even to the urban areas.

Statements: The life today is too fast, demanding all full of variety in all aspects which at times leads to stressful situation. Number of suicide cases among teenagers is on increase.

Statements: The staff of Airport Authorities called off the strike they were observing in protest against privatization. The staff of Airport Authorities went on strike anticipating a threat to their jobs.

Statements: Standard of living among the middle class society is constantly going up since part of few years. Indian Economy is observing remarkable growth.

Statements: Importance of Yoga and exercise is being realized by all sections of the society. There is an increasing awareness about health in the society particularly among middle ages group of people.

Statements: The meteorological Department has issued a statement mentioning deficient rainfall during monsoon in many parts of the country. The Government has lowered the revised estimated GDP growth from the level of earlier estimates.

Statements: The government has decided to give tax benefits for small savings for investments and benefit accruals. However, all withdrawals of such savings are to be taxed. People have been investing more in small savings than in equity market to avail maximum tax benefits.

Statements: Majority of people residing in the locality have decided to protest against the municipality authority's decision to allow construction of a shopping mall in the locality. Many shopping malls have been opened all over the city in the recent time.

Statements: The prices of petrol and diesel in the domestic market have remained unchanged for the past few months. The crude oil prices in the International market have gone up substantially in the last few months.

Statements: There was a huge rush of people to the temple last Sunday the 15th of the month. The temple authority had decided to close down the temple for repairs from 17th of the month.

Statements: Police authority has recently increased vigil during the evening hours in the locality. There has been considerable reduction in the incidents of petty crimes in the locality.

Statements: The vegetable prices in the local market have increases manifold during the past few days. Incessant rains have created flood like situation in most rural parts of the State.

Statements: The State Government has announced special tax package for the new industries to be set-up in the State. Last year the State Government had hiked the taxes for all industrial activities in the State.

Statements: Many people in the area are reported to be suffering from Malaria. Private Medical Practitioners in the area have decided to close their clinics for few days.

Statements: Majority of the students in the college expressed their opinion against the college authority's decision to break away from the university and become autonomous. The university authorities have expressed their inability to provide grants to its constituent colleges.

Statements: The Reserve Bank of India has recently put restrictions on few small banks in the country. The small banks in the private and co-operative sector in India are not in a position to withstand the competitions of the bigger in the public sector.

Statements: The private medical colleges have increased the tuition fees in the current year by 200 per cent over the last year's fees to meet the expenses. The Government medical colleges have not increased their fees in spite of price escalation.

Statements: There is increase in water level of all the water tanks supplying drinking water to the city during the last fortnight. Most of the trains were cancelled last week due to water-logging on the tracks.

Statements: India has surpassed the value of tea exports this year over all the earlier years due to an increase in demand for quality tea in the European market. There is an increase in demand of coffee in the domestic market during the last two years.

Statements: The Government has imported large quantities of sugar as per trade agreement with other countries. The prices of sugar in the domestic market have fallen sharply in the recent months.

Statements: The local co-operative credit society has decided to stop giving loans to farmers with immediate effect. A large number of credit society members have withdrawn major part of their deposits from the credit society.

Statements: All the schools in the area had to be kept closed for most part of the week. Many parents have withdrawn their children from the local schools.

Statements: The prices of petrol and diesel in the domestic market have remained unchanged for the past few months. The crude oil prices in the international market have gone up substantially in the last few months.

Statements: There has been a high increase in the incidents of atrocities against women in the city during the past few months. The police authority has been unable to nab the culprits who are committing crime against women.

Statements: The life today is too fast, demanding and full of variety in all aspects which at times leads to stressful situations. Number of suicide cases among teenagers is on increase.

Statements: There is unprecedented increase in the number of young unemployed in comparison to the previous year. A large number of candidates submitted applications against an advertisement for the post of manager issued by a bank.

Statements: There is sharp decline in the production of oil seeds this year. The Government has decided to increase the import quantum of edible oil.