Cause and Effect Reasoning MCQ

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An Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are given below. Assertion (A) : We prefer to wear white clothes in winter. Reason (R) : White clothes are good reflectors of heat. Choose the correct option.

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A is true but R is false

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A is false but R is true

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Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A

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Both A and R are true and R is not the correct explanation of A
An assertion (A) and a reason (R) are given below. Assertion (A) : Mangoes are sweet when they are ripe. Reason (R) : Mangoes are available mainly in summer in India. Choose the correct option.

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Both A and R are true and R is correct explanation of A

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Both A and R are true, but R is correct explanation of A

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A is true, but R is false

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A is false, but R is true
An assertion(A) and a reason(R) are given below. Assertion (A): Plants convert light energy into chemical energy during the process of photosynthesis.<br />Reason (R): Sugar produced from photosynthesis by plants is used by human beings as a source of energy. Choose the correct option.

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Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A

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Both A and R are true and R is not the correct explanation of A

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A is true, but R is false

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A is false, but R is true
Who has the best overall health?

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a person who exercises regularly and is not overweight

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a person who is not ill and is physically active

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a person who lives longer than his or her grandparents

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a person who balances social, physical, and mental health
Here are some words translated from an artificial language. briftamint means 'militant'<br />uftonel means 'occupied'<br />uftonalene means 'occupation' Which word could mean "Occupant"?

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elamint

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briftalene

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uftonamint

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elbrifta
I. Rural and semi-urban areas in the country have been suffering due to load shedding for quite some time. II. If the Government is not able to overcome the power crisis, load shedding will be extended even to the urban areas.

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Statement I is the cause and statement II is its effect

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Statement II is the cause and statement I is its effect

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Both the statements I and II are effects of independent causes

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Both the statements I and II are effects of some common cause
Effect :The temple at the religious site wears a deserted look with the number of devotees trickling down. Which of the following can be a possible cause of the above effect?

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A structural engineer had visited the temple a month back and had declared the structure unsafe

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The temple is facing a drastic depletion of its funds which had accumulated over the years due to offerings made by devotees

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The local corporation decided to donate a huge amount of money to the temple for its renovation

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The village housing the religious site has qualified priests to perform religious ceremonies
Cause :A severe cyclonic storm swept away most part of the state during the last two days. Which of the following cannot be a possible effect of the above cause?

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Heavy rainfall was reported in most part of the state during the last two days

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Many people were rendered homeless as their houses were flown away

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The communication system of the state was severely affected and continues to be out of gear

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Govt has ordered that all the offices and schools should be kept open
A :There is increase in water level of all the water tanks supplying drinking water to the city during the last fornight B :Most of the trains were cancelled last week due to waterlogging on the tracks.

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If statement (A) is the cause and statement (B) is its effect

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If statement (B) is the cause and statement (A) is its effect

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If both the statements (A) and (B) are independent causes

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If both the statements (A) and (B) are effects of some common cause
A :Budgetery allocation for building a better railway network, eg constructing new railway lines, has increased B :There has been a substantial drop in the number of passengers opting for air travel

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If statement (A) is the cause and statement (B) is its effect

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If statement (B) is the cause and statement (A) is its effect

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If both the statements (A) and (B) are independent causes

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If both the statements (A) and (B) are effects of some common cause
A :Many girls started talking part in beauty contest in several towns in india B :Indian girls succeeded in capturing all the titles of beauty contests. i.e Miss World, Miss Universe and Miss Asia

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If 'A' is the effect and 'B' is its immediate and principal cause.

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If 'A' is the immediate and principal cause and 'B' is its effect

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If 'A' is an effect but 'B' is not its immediate and principal cause

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If 'B' is an effect but 'A' is not its immediate and principal cause
A :The Government has decided to roll back the hike in the prices of cooking gas and kerosene B :Some ministers had resigned in protest against the hike in prices of cooking gas and other petroleum products.

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If 'A' is the effect and 'B' is its immediate and principal cause.

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If 'A' is the immediate and principal cause and 'B' is its effect

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If 'A' is an effect but 'B' is not its immediate and principal cause

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If 'B' is an effect but 'A' is not its immediate and principal cause
A :ITC, a tobacco company , has decided to withdraw from all sponsorship of sporting activities. B:The center has decided to bring in legislation for banning sponsoring of sports and cultural events by tobacco companies.

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If 'A' is the effect and 'B' is its immediate and principal cause.

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If 'A' is the immediate and principal cause and 'B' is its effect.

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Both A and B

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None of these
Cause :Govt has recently decided to hike the procurement price of paddy for the rabi crops. Which of the following will be a possible effect of the above cause?

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The farmers may be encouraged to cultivate paddy for the rabi season

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The farmers may switch over to other cash crops in their paddy fields

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There was a drop in production of paddy during Kharif season

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Govt may not increase the procurement price of paddy during the next Kharif season
I.The Government has decided to hold a single entrance test for admission to all the medical colleges in India. II.The State Government has debarred students from other States to apply for the seats in the medical colleges in the State.

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The State Government has debarred students from other States to apply for the seats in the medical colleges in the State.

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Statement II is the cause and statement I is its effect.

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Both the statements I and II are independent causes.

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Both the statements I and II are effects of some common cause.
I. Importance of Yoga and exercise is being realized by all sections of the society. II.There is an increasing awareness about health in the society particularly among middle ages group of people.

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Statement I is the cause and statement II is its effect.

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Statement II is the cause and statement I is its effect.

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Both the statements I and II are independent causes.

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Both the statements I and II are effects of some common cause.