Asked in Premeth Test 47 — Transition ElementsModerate

In the following question, two statements numbered I and II are given. There may be cause and effect relationship between the two statements. These two statements may be the effect of the same cause or independent causes. These statements may be independent causes without saving any relationship. Read both the statements in question and mark your answer as:A. If statement I is the cause and statement II is its effect;B. If statement II is the cause and statement, I is its effect;C. If both the statements I and II are independent causes;D. If both the statements I and II are effects of independent causes;E. If both the statements I and II are effects of some common causes;I. The government has reduced the petrol prices by Rs. 4 a week after increasing the prices by Rs. 8.II. The tax on petrol imports has dropped marginally during the week.

Correct answer: B. B. If statement II is the cause and statement I is its effect;

  • A. A. If statement I is the cause and statement II is its effect;
  • B. B. If statement II is the cause and statement I is its effect;
  • C. C. If both the statements I and II are independent causes;
  • D. D. If both the statements I and II are effects of independent causes;
  • E. E. If both the statements I and II are effects of some common cause;

Explanation

The correct answer is B. The drop in the tax on petrol imports (statement II) likely caused the government to reduce petrol prices (statement I). Hence, statement II is the cause, and statement I is its effect. Option A is incorrect because a reduction in petrol prices wouldn't directly cause a drop in petrol import taxes. Option C is incorrect because the statements are related and not independent causes. Option D is incorrect because the statements suggest a direct relationship rather than independent effects. Option E is incorrect because the statements imply a direct cause-and-effect relationship instead of being effects of a common cause.

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