Below a question is given with two statements (I) and (II). These statements may be either independent causes or may be effects of independent causes or a common cause. One of these statements may be the effect of the other statement. Read both the statements and decide which of the following answer choice correctly depicts the relationship between these two statements. I. The staff of the factory called off the strike they were holding protesting against the low wages. II. The staff of the factory went on a strike, anticipating a threat to their jobs.
Analyzing Statement Relationships: Cause and Effect
This question asks us to determine the relationship between two given statements, specifically whether one is the cause of the other, they are effects of independent causes, effects of a common cause, or independent causes themselves.
Let's examine each statement:
Statement I: The staff of the factory called off the strike they were holding protesting against the low wages.
Statement II: The staff of the factory went on a strike, anticipating a threat to their jobs.
We need to analyze if one statement led to the other, or if both are results of separate or shared events.
Consider the possibilities:
- Is Statement I the cause of Statement II? Statement I describes calling off a strike related to low wages. Statement II describes starting a different strike related to job threats. Calling off one strike for one reason does not cause the staff to start another strike for a completely different reason. So, this relationship is unlikely.
- Is Statement II the cause of Statement I? Statement II describes starting a strike related to job threats. Statement I describes calling off a strike related to low wages. Starting a strike about job security would not cause the staff to end a strike about wages. So, this relationship is also unlikely.
- Are both statements independent causes? Statements I and II describe events that happened (calling off a strike, going on a strike). They are effects of some preceding situations (resolution or abandonment of the wage issue, emergence of job threat). They are not causes of some other stated event within these two sentences. Thus, they are unlikely to be independent causes themselves.
- Are both statements effects of a common cause? Could one single event or situation lead to both calling off a wage strike and starting a job threat strike? For example, maybe a management announcement addressed wages in a way that ended that strike, but also included news (like restructuring) that caused fear for jobs, leading to the second strike. While possible, the distinct nature of "low wages" and "threat to their jobs" suggests they are more likely outcomes of separate issues rather than a single, overarching cause.
- Are both statements effects of independent causes? Statement I (strike against low wages being called off) is likely an effect of some cause related to the wage issue (e.g., negotiation success, compromise reached, or a decision to end that specific protest). Statement II (strike anticipating job threat) is likely an effect of a different cause related to job security (e.g., rumors of layoffs, a company announcement about restructuring, etc.). It is highly plausible that the issues of low wages and job threats are independent problems within the factory, each leading to a staff action (or cessation of action in Statement I's case) as an effect.
Based on the distinct reasons provided for the strike actions in each statement (low wages vs. job threat), it is most logical to conclude that these are effects stemming from two different, independent underlying issues or causes within the factory.
Important Questions from Cause and Effect
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.
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 maybe 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.
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 the Company P’s manpower was laid off.
II. Over the past two years Company P has sold off many of their major assets.
Directions: Given below is a pair of statements (i) and (ii). Assuming that the information given in both (i) and (ii) is true, decide the nature of their relationship. To determine the answer, do not assume anything beyond the given information.
Statement (i): High level of air pollution in the city
Statement (ii): Increase in respiratory and health-related problems in the population
Directions: The question below is given two statements I and II. These statements may be either independent causes or maybe the effects of independent causes or a common cause. One of the statements may be the effect of the other statements. Read both the statements and decide which of the answer choice correctly depicts the relationship between these two statements.
Statements:
I. Deirdre is an environmentalist and has collected many evidences of untreated sewage water being drained into the rivers and oceans to present in her case study.
II. Deirdre has been visiting schools in various cities with her acolytes and giving presentations on sustainable use of freshwater.
