Question : Directions: In this question, two statements I and II have been given. These statements may be independent causes or effects of independent causes or a common cause. One of the statements may be the effect of the other statement. Read both statements and select the correct answer. I. Over the last two years 22% of Company P’s manpower was laid off. II. Over the past two years Company P has sold off many of their major assets.
Option 1: Both I and II are effects of a common cause.
Option 2: I is the cause and II is its possible effect.
Option 3: II is the cause and I is its possible effect.
Option 4: Both I and II are independent causes.
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Correct Answer: Both I and II are effects of a common cause.
Solution : Given: Statement I: Over the last two years 22% of Company P’s manpower was laid off. Statement II: Over the past two years Company P has sold off many of their major assets. When a company performs poorly or incurs losses in its business, it may make decisions that affect its workforce and potentially its share price, thus both of these factors contribute to the same problem.
So, both I and II are effects of a common cause. Hence, the first option is correct.
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Question : Directions: In this question, two statements I and II have been given. These statements may be independent causes or effects of independent causes or a common cause. One of the statements may be the effect of the other statement. Read both statements and select the correct answer. I. Since the past three years, State M has reported a sharp and substantial decline in the state’s agricultural produce. II. In the last five years, there has been an increase in the overall average rainfall by 6% in State M bringing respite to the farmers.
Option 1: I is the cause and II is its possible effect
Option 2: Both I and II are independent causes
Option 3: II is the cause and I is its possible effect
Option 4: Both I and II are effects of independent causes
Question : Directions: In this question, two statements I and II have been given. These statements may be independent causes or effects of independent causes or a common cause. One of the statements may be the effect of the other statement. Read both statements and select the correct answer. I. This year College X reduced the cut-off marks to 50 from 60 for the entrance exam. II. In the last two years, the Students Union in College X has been actively negotiating with the college administration regarding the Quality of food and Health and Hygiene standards at the College Canteen.
Option 1: II is the cause and I is its possible effect
Option 2: I is the cause and II is its possible effect
Option 3: Both I and II are effects of independent causes
Option 4: Both I and II are independent causes
Question : Directions: Two Statements are given followed by two conclusions numbered I and II. Assuming the statements to be true, even if they seem to be at variance with commonly known facts, decide which of the conclusions logically follow(s) from the statements. Statements: I. All P is Q. II. All R is Q. Conclusion: I. All Q is R. II. All P is R.
Option 1: Neither conclusion follows
Option 2: Only conclusion I follows
Option 3: Only conclusion II follows
Option 4: Both conclusions I and II follow
Question : Directions: In the following question, two statements are given followed by two conclusions I and II. You have to consider the two statements to be true even if they seem to be at variance from commonly known facts. You have to decide which of the given conclusions, if any, follow from the given statements. Statements: All animals are four-footed. The dog has two legs. Conclusions: I. The dog is not an animal. II. The dog is an animal.
Option 1: Only I follows
Option 2: Only II follows
Option 3: Neither I nor II follows
Option 4: Both I and II follow
Question : In India, which of the following statements is true about the National Investment Fund?
Statements: I. It was created in 2005. II. 75% of its annual income was to be used for schemes promoting health, education and employment. III. It was dissolved in 2018.
Option 1: Only statement I
Option 2: Only statement II
Option 3: Only statements I and III
Option 4: Only statements I and II
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