Statement I: The flight was delayed by three hours. Statement II: The pilot arrived late from a previous journey.
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 pilot arriving late from a previous journey directly caused the flight to be delayed by three hours. Option A is incorrect because the flight delay cannot cause the pilot to arrive late from a previous journey. Option C is incorrect as there is no indication of a common cause for both events. Option D is incorrect because the statements are related, with one being the result of the other.
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