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. Country X reduced their crude oil import by 6% in the last 5 years.
II. The automobile industry in Country X has witnessed a sharp decline of 13% in its growth margin this year.
Option 1: Both I and II are effects of independent causes
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 independent causes
Solution :
Given:
I. Country X reduced their crude oil import by 6% in the last 5 years.
II. The automobile industry in Country X has witnessed a sharp decline of 13% in its growth margin this year.
Statement I and Statement II don't depend on each other as crude oil prices and the automobile industry don't relate to each other because crude oil is not used in automobiles.
So, both I and II are effects of independent causes. Hence, the first option is correct.
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