Question

Statements: I. The water level of the ponds supplying water to the town has increased. 
Statements:II. Most of the trains are canceled due to heavy rainfall and water logging. 
Which of the following options is the correct relationship between the two statements?

• 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 the statements are effects of some common cause
• D. Both the statements are independent causes

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

The increase in the water level of the ponds could be due to heavy rainfall, leading to water logging. The water logging caused by the heavy rainfall could result in the cancellation of most of the trains. 
Thus, both statements are effects of the common cause, which is the heavy rainfall. In cause and effect problems, look for a common nderlying cause that connects the two effects.