Question

Two statements are given below, there may be cause and effect relationship between the two statements. These may be the result of same cause or independent cause. Read both the statements and mark the answer :
Statement I : There is an increase in the water level of all the water tanks supplying drinking water to the city in the last fortnight.
Statement II : Most of the trains were cancelled due to waterlogging on the tracks.

• A. Statement I is the cause and Statement II is the effect
• B. The Statement II is the cause and Statement I is the effect
• C. Both the Statement I and Statement II are effects of independent causes
• D. Both the Statement I and Statement II are effects of the same common cause

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D

This problem involves analyzing the cause-and-effect relationship between two given statements. Let's investigate each statement systematically and understand the relationship:

1. Statement I: There is an increase in the water level of all the water tanks supplying drinking water to the city in the last fortnight.
2. Statement II: Most of the trains were cancelled due to waterlogging on the tracks.

To determine if these statements are related through cause and effect, we need to consider possible scenarios:

• Scenario 1: Statement I is the cause and Statement II is the effect.
  • If increased water levels in tanks cause trains to be cancelled, then the water tanks' overflow directly impacts the railway tracks, but this is unlikely as water tanks generally do not overflow onto tracks in such a way.
• Scenario 2: Statement II is the cause and Statement I is the effect.
  • This is illogical, as waterlogging on railway tracks is unlikely to increase water tank levels.
• Scenario 3: Both statements are effects of independent causes.
  • This could be possible but requires further evidence or context indicating that each occurred due to distinct causes.
• Scenario 4: Both statements are effects of the same common cause.
  • A plausible common cause could be heavy rainfall. Heavy rains can lead to increased water levels in tanks and simultaneously cause waterlogging, affecting railway tracks.

Upon evaluation, the most logical scenario is that both statements are effects of the same common cause, which is likely heavy rainfall.

Therefore, the correct answer is: Both the Statement I and Statement II are effects of the same common cause.