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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. 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.

Option 1: II is the cause and I is its possible effect

Option 2: I is the cause and II is its possible effect

Option 3: Both I and II are effects of independent causes

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:
Statements:
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.

From the above-given statements, it is clear that there is no relation between the reduction in the cut-off marks and the negotiation being done with the college administration regarding the Quality of food and Health and Hygiene standards at the College Canteen.

So, both I and II are effects of independent causes. Hence, the third option is correct.

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