Statement I: A traffic jam lasted for over four hours. Statement II: A vehicle broke down on the only bridge connecting two major highways.
Correct answer: B. II is the cause and I is its effect
- A. I is the cause and II is its effect
- B. II is the cause and I is its effect
- C. Both are effects of a common cause
- D. Both are unrelated
Explanation
The correct answer is Option B: II is the cause and I is its effect. The breakdown of a vehicle on the only bridge connecting two major highways (Statement II) would logically lead to a long-lasting traffic jam (Statement I) as vehicles would be unable to pass through the bridge until the breakdown is resolved. Option A is incorrect because a traffic jam cannot cause a vehicle breakdown. Option C is incorrect because there is no evidence of a common cause for both events. Option D is incorrect because the two statements are directly related.
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