Cause and Effect


Direction: Each of the questions given below have two statement - I and II. Mark the answer from (a) to (e), depending on the cause and effect relationship between the two statements.

  1. I Rular employment has been a concern for the development planners of the country.
    II The prime minister has laid great emphasis on vocational skill development.











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    The emphasis is on 'vocational' skills.

    Correct Option: A

    The emphasis is on 'vocational' skills.


  1. I Ram visits temples regularly and feeds the devotees at temples at least once every three months.
    II Ram is an honest man and is respected by many people.











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    Both the statements are unrelated, Visiting tramples and feeding devotees may cause respect but not honesty.

    Correct Option: E

    Both the statements are unrelated, Visiting tramples and feeding devotees may cause respect but not honesty.



  1. I The Reserve Bank of india reduced the interest rates.
    II Housing loans witnessed an increase.











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    Because the interest rates were reduced, more people took housing loans.

    Correct Option: A

    Because the interest rates were reduced, more people took housing loans.


  1. I The government imposed a stock limit on storage of pulses by traders.
    II. The prices of pulses went out of reach of the common man.











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    The government wanted to increase the supply of pulses in order to bring down prices.

    Correct Option: B

    The government wanted to increase the supply of pulses in order to bring down prices.



  1. I In Africa, a large part of coffee plantations has been destroyed.
    II Starbucks is mulling over introducing non - caffeinated drinks in its menu offered at its international chain of cafes.











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    The destruction of coffee plantation is restricted to Africa. Starbucks decision should be a result of changing consumer preferences.

    Correct Option: E

    The destruction of coffee plantation is restricted to Africa. Starbucks decision should be a result of changing consumer preferences.