Cause and Effect


  1. Cause — All the major rivers in the state have been flowing way over the danger level for the past few weeks.
    Which of the following is / are possible effect(s) of the above cause ?
    (1) Many villages situated near the river banks are sub-merged forcing residents
    to flee.
    (2) Govt. has decided to provide alternate shelter to all the affected villagers residing near the river banks.
    (3) The entire state has been put on high flood alert.











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    After finding the cause of the sickness, necessary action should be taken.

    Correct Option: C

    After finding the cause of the sickness, necessary action should be taken.
    Only III follows.


  1. I. Drucker will study one new subject every year.
    II. Drucker is considered to be an authority on a wide variety of subjects.











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    Drucker 'will study' because ha wants to be more knowledgeable. He is considered an authority because he already is knowledgeable.

    Correct Option: D

    Drucker 'will study' because ha wants to be more knowledgeable. He is considered an authority because he already is knowledgeable.



  1. I. Michelangelo's painting in the Sistine Chapel are priceless.
    II. Michelangelo died a poor man.











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    The two statements cannot be logically related to a single cause or cause and effect.

    Correct Option: D

    The two statements cannot be logically related to a single cause or cause and effect.


  1. I. Ten hardcore criminals escaped from the custody of the police while on the way to the jail in a city.
    II. All schools in the city remained closed for two days.











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    The cause for the escape of the criminals could have been because of laxity on the pat of the policy. Since only schools were closed in the city, there is a high possibility of some other cause for it.

    Correct Option: D

    The cause for the escape of the criminals could have been because of laxity on the pat of the policy. Since only schools were closed in the city, there is a high possibility of some other cause for it.



  1. I. The Reserve Bank of India has decided to lower the bank interest rates.
    II. The Prime minister rolled out the red carpet for foreign investors, assuring them of all help.











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    The common cause here is the stimulation of the economy.

    Correct Option: E

    The common cause here is the stimulation of the economy.