Cause and Effect — MCQ Practice

Statement I: The government launched a massive public awareness campaign on water conservation. Statement II: There was a noticeable reduction in per capita water consumption in urban areas in the subsequent year. Which of the following is true?

Statement I: The price of crude oil in the international market has increased sharply. Statement II: The government has decided to increase the subsidy on domestic cooking gas. Which of the following is true?

Statement I: Many farmers in the region have shifted from cultivating traditional crops to cash crops. Statement II: The government announced a significant increase in the Minimum Support Price (MSP) for cash crops and provided subsidies for their cultivation. Which of the following is true?

Statement I: The average global temperature has been steadily rising over the past few decades. Statement II: There has been an observed increase in the frequency and intensity of extreme weather events worldwide. Which of the following is true?

Statement I: A significant number of IT professionals migrated from urban centers to tier-2 cities during the pandemic. Statement II: The demand for high-speed internet and co-working spaces in tier-2 cities saw a substantial increase. Which of the following is true?

Statement I: The government significantly increased its spending on public healthcare infrastructure. Statement II: The average life expectancy in the country showed a marginal increase over the next five years. Which of the following is true?

Statement I: A new, highly contagious variant of a virus emerged globally. Statement II: Many countries imposed strict travel restrictions and quarantine measures. Which of the following is true?

Statement I: The local municipality implemented a new waste segregation and recycling program. Statement II: The volume of landfill waste generated in the city decreased by 15% in the following year. Which of the following is true?

Statement I: A major public sector bank announced a significant reduction in its lending interest rates for home loans. Statement II: The real estate sector experienced a noticeable surge in property sales in the subsequent quarter. Which of the following is true?

Statement I: The government banned the use of single-use plastics across the country. Statement II: Many small businesses involved in plastic manufacturing faced significant losses and closures. Which of the following is true?

Statement I: A severe drought hit several agricultural regions for two consecutive years. Statement II: The prices of food grains and vegetables increased sharply across the country. Which of the following is true?

Statement I: The government launched a new scheme to provide free vocational training to unemployed youth. Statement II: The unemployment rate among youth showed a slight decline after two years. Which of the following is true?

Statement I: There was a significant increase in the number of private vehicles on city roads. Statement II: The average commuting time for residents in the city increased substantially. Which of the following is true?

Statement I: The central bank implemented a policy of quantitative easing. Statement II: The inflation rate in the economy witnessed a moderate rise after a few months. Which of the following is true?

Statement I: A new, highly effective vaccine for a prevalent disease was introduced to the public. Statement II: The incidence of the disease in the vaccinated population significantly decreased. Which of the following is true?

Statement I: The government significantly increased excise duty on tobacco products. Statement II: The sales volume of tobacco products declined in the subsequent quarter. Which of the following is true?