Directions: In the 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 effects of the same…
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Directions: In the 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 effects of the same cause or independent causes. These statements may be independent causes without having any relationship. Read both the statements and mark your answer as
I. The prices of petrol and diesel in the domestic market have remained unchanged for the past few months.
II. The crude oil prices in the international market have gone up substantially in the last few months.
II. The crude oil prices in the international market have gone up substantially in the last few months.
- If statement I is the cause and statement II is its effect.
- If statement II is the cause and statement I is its effect.
- If both the statements I and II are independent causes.
- If both the statements I and II are effects of independent causes.
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: D - If both the statements I and II are effects of independent causes.
Domestic fuel prices remaining unchanged (I) is due to government pricing decisions, while rising international crude prices (II) arise from global factors. Neither causes the other; they are effects of independent causes.
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