Statement I: The streets were empty at night. Statement II: A strict curfew was imposed by the police.
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
Statement II, 'A strict curfew was imposed by the police,' logically leads to Statement I, 'The streets were empty at night.' The imposition of a curfew is a direct action by authorities to ensure public safety or order, resulting in fewer people on the streets. Therefore, Statement II is the cause, and Statement I is its effect. Option B correctly identifies this relationship. Option A incorrectly suggests the empty streets caused the curfew. Option C is incorrect because there's no indication of a common cause leading to both statements. Option D is incorrect as it overlooks the direct cause-and-effect relationship.
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