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Cause and effect questions examine whether one event produces another, whether both arise from a common factor, or whether their connection is only coincidental. They involve identifying preceding and resulting events, separating correlation from causation, and judging whether the stated evidence supports a direct, possible or unlikely relationship.

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81. Statements: I. A committee appointed by the Government on the fee structure of professional courses has drastically reduced the fees. II. The parents of aspiring students had launched a severe agitation protesting against the high fees charged.

  • A. Statement I is the cause and statement II is its effect
  • B. Statement II is the cause and statement I is its effect
  • C. Both statements I and II are independent causes
  • D. Both statements I and II are effects of independent causes

Explanation: The widespread protest and agitation by parents (Statement II) against high fees is a direct cause.

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Correct answer: Statement II is the cause and statement I is its effect

82. Statements: I. The vegetable prices in the local market have increased manifold during the past few days. II. Incessant rains have created flood-like situations in most rural parts of the State.

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

Explanation: Widespread flooding in rural areas (Statement II) would disrupt agriculture and transportation routes.

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Correct answer: Statement II is the cause and statement I is its effect

83. Statements: I. The Government has imported large quantities of sugar as per the trade agreements with other countries. II. The prices of sugar in the domestic market have fallen sharply in recent months.

  • A. Statement I is the cause and statement II Is its effect
  • B. Statement II is the cause and statement I is its effect
  • C. Both statements are independent causes
  • D. Both statements are effects of independent causes

Explanation: According to the economic principle of supply and demand, importing large quantities of a commodity (Statement I) increases its supply.

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Correct answer: Statement I is the cause and statement II Is its effect

84. Statements: I. All the schools in the area had to be kept closed for most of the week. II. Many parents have withdrawn their children from the local schools.

  • A. Statement I is the cause and statement II is its effect
  • B. Statement II is the cause and statement I is its effect
  • C. Both the statements I and II are independent causes
  • D. Both the statements I and II are effects of independent causes

Explanation: The two events are likely the effects of a common, unstated cause, such as a local law and order problem, a natural calamity like…

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Correct answer: Both the statements I and II are effects of independent causes

85. Statements: I. For the past few months, Babar has been behaving abnormally. II. Babar's father took him to a doctor yesterday.

  • A. Statement I is the cause and statement II is its effect.
  • B. Statement II is the cause and statement I is its effect
  • C. Both the statements I and II are independent causes
  • D. Both the statements I and II are effects of independent causes

Explanation: Babar's abnormal behavior over a period of time (Statement I) is the problem or cause.

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Correct answer: Statement I is the cause and statement II is its effect.

86. Statements: I. Ms. Kulsoom labelled Mr. Waleed as a deserter. II. Ms. Kulsoom offered an apology.

  • A. Statement I is the cause and statement II is its effect
  • B. Statement II is the cause and statement I is its effect
  • C. Both statements I and II are independent causes
  • D. Both statements I and II are the effects of independent cause

Explanation: Labeling someone a deserter (a serious accusation) could likely lead to consequences or social pressure.

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Correct answer: Statement I is the cause and statement II is its effect

87. Statements: I. The government has taken a new initiative in which the fee charged by the unaided institutions has been reduced as compared to last year. II. The students had protested against the high fees last year.

  • A. Statement I is the cause and statement II is its effect
  • B. Statement II is the cause and statement I is its effect
  • C. Both the statements I and II are independent causes
  • D. Both the statements I and II are effects of independent causes

Explanation: The student protests against high fees (Statement II) is a clear cause.

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Correct answer: Statement II is the cause and statement I is its effect

88. Statements: I. The unemployment rate has increased drastically in the last few years. II. A large number of candidates have applied for a post at a bank.

  • A. Statement I is the cause and statement II is its effect
  • B. Statement II is the cause and statement I is its effect
  • C. Both the statements I and II are independent causes
  • D. Both the statements I and II are effects of independent causes

Explanation: A drastic increase in the unemployment rate (Statement I) means more people are looking for jobs.

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Correct answer: Statement I is the cause and statement II is its effect

89. STATEMENTS:I. The dialogue between Jinnah and Gandhi failed.Il. Indian National Congress and Muslim League tried to join hands, so they will be united.

  • A. Statement I is the cause and statement II is its effect.
  • B. Statement II is the cause and statement I is its effect.
  • C. Both statements I and II are independent causes
  • D. Both statements I and II are the effects of independent cause.

Explanation: Gandhi and Jinnah were unable to reach a decision regarding Pakistan hence the dialogue failed.

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Correct answer: Both statements I and II are the effects of independent cause.

90. I. Since Amna's baby died at birth, she wanted another immediately.II. Amna abducted an infant and took it out of the hospital.

  • A. Statement I is the cause and statement II is its effect.
  • B. Statement II is the cause and statement I is its effect.
  • C. Both statements I and II are independent causes.
  • D. Both statements I and II are the effects of an independent cause.

Explanation: In logical reasoning, understanding cause and effect involves recognizing the sequence of events where one event directly leads to…

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Correct answer: Statement I is the cause and statement II is its effect.

91. I. Jinnah and Gandhi tried to take steps to improve the relations of both countries.II. The ministers of Muslim League and Indian National Congress will work on the plan to improve the relations.

  • A. Statement I is the cause and statement II is its effect.
  • B. Statement II is the cause and statement I is its effect.
  • C. Both statements I and II are independent causes.
  • D. Both statements I and II are the effects of independent causes.

Explanation: To determine the relationship between the statements, consider the timing and nature of each.

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Correct answer: Both statements I and II are the effects of independent causes.

92. I. If you are someone who violates the traffic laws, then this is not a good news for you.II. The department of traffic regulation has installed the number of traffic signals that are staffed by police officers.

  • A. Statement I is the cause and statement II is its effect.
  • B. Statement II is the cause and statement I is its effect.
  • C. Both statements I and II are independent causes
  • D. Both statements I and II are the effects of independent cause.

Explanation: If you combine both the statements: BECAUSE traffic signals are installed (statement II), this is not good news for you (statement I).

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Correct answer: Statement II is the cause and statement I is its effect.

93. I. The breaking news is that Emma Watson is coming. II. The central board of censorship has announced that there will be no complaints from Tom Cruise's movies."

  • A. Both statements I and II are independent causes.
  • B. None of these.
  • C. Statement II is the cause and statement I is its effect.
  • D. Statement I is the cause and statement II is its effect.

Explanation: The correct answer is 'None of these' because the two statements do not have a cause-and-effect relationship.

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Correct answer: None of these.

94. " I. The legal council has instructed all the evening law colleges to shut down for the upcoming academic session. II. The quality of education delivered in the evening law colleges was not up to the mark."

  • A. Statement II is the cause and statement I is its effect.
  • B. Statement I is the cause and statement II is its effect.
  • C. Both statements I and II are independent causes.
  • D. Both statements I and II are the effects of an independent cause.

Explanation: The correct answer is that Statement II is the cause and Statement I is its effect.

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Correct answer: Statement II is the cause and statement I is its effect.

95. I. The art gallery will be closed for two weeks. II. The art gallery is under renovation.

  • A. Statement I is the cause and statement II is its effect.
  • B. Both statements I and II are independent causes.
  • C. Both statements I and II are the effects of independent causes.
  • D. Statement II is the cause and statement I is its effect.

Explanation: The correct answer is Option D: Statement II is the cause and Statement I is its effect.

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Correct answer: Statement II is the cause and statement I is its effect.

96. " I. There has been opposition by the protestors over the government's decision of removal of subsidy on fertilizers. II. The government has decided to remove subsidy on some of the items to bring a reform to the economy.

  • A. Both statements I and II are independent causes.
  • B. Both statements I and II are the effects of independent causes.
  • C. Statement II is the cause and statement I is its effect.
  • D. Statement I is the cause and statement II is its effect.

Explanation: The correct answer is that statement II is the cause and statement I is its effect.

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Correct answer: Statement II is the cause and statement I is its effect.

97. I. Allen will contest the election from PTI. II. Shery is determined to keep hold of PML.

  • A. None of these
  • B. Statement II is the cause and statement I is its effect.
  • C. Both statements I and II are independent causes
  • D. Statement I is the cause and statement II is its effect.

Explanation: Both of the given statements imply two independent unrelated facts. Hence, none of the given options is correct.

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Correct answer: None of these

98. I. North Korea is protesting with South Korea for firing at their aircraft. II. South Korea Airforce is rightfully aiming for North Korean aircraft flying within the premises.

  • A. Both statements I and II are the effects of independent causes.
  • B. Statement II is the cause and statement I is its effect.
  • C. Both statements I and II are independent causes.
  • D. Statement I is the cause and statement II is its effect.

Explanation: The correct answer is that Statement II is the cause and Statement I is its effect.

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Correct answer: Statement II is the cause and statement I is its effect.

99. I. George and Lee tried to take steps to improve the relations of both countries. II. The ministers of both countries will work on the plan to improve the relations.

  • A. Statement I is the cause and statement II is its effect.
  • B. Both statements I and II are independent causes.
  • C. Both statements I and II are the effects of an independent cause.
  • D. Statement II is the cause and statement I is its effect.

Explanation: In the context of these statements, the chronological order is key. Statement II, which involves a plan by the ministers to improve…

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Correct answer: Statement II is the cause and statement I is its effect.

100. l.The car manufacturing companies have recently increased the prices of mid-sized cars. ll. The Government recently increased the duty on mid-sized cars.

  • A. Statement I is the cause and statement II is its effect.
  • B. Both the statements I and II are effects of some common cause.
  • C. Both the statements I and II are independent causes.
  • D. Statement II is the cause and statement I is its effect.

Explanation: In this logical reasoning question, we are examining the cause and effect relationship between the two statements.

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Correct answer: Statement II is the cause and statement I is its effect.
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