Directions: Choose the option that is not an effect of the given cause. Cause: The local traders association urged all its members to close down their shops for a day to protest against the government`s new tax policy. Which of the following cannot be a possible effect of the above cause?

Many shopkeepers decided to close down their shops for a day and gave a day off to their employees.

Many people came out with banners and slogans in demonstration against the government.

The non-availability of goods has caused a general increase in the prices.

Govt. has ordered that all the offices and schools should be kept open.

All of these can be the effects.