Multiple choice

Directions: Below in the question are given two statements (A) and (B). These statements may be either independent causes or may be effects of independent causes or a common cause. One of these statements may be the effect of the other statement. Read both the statements and then decide which of the following answer choices correctly depicts the relationship between these two statements.

(A) Budgetary allocation for building a better railway network e.g. constructing new railway lines has increased. (B) There has been a substantial drop in the number of passengers opting for air travel.

Mark your answer as

  1. if statement (A) is the cause and statement (B) is its effect

  2. if statement (B) is the cause and statement (A) is its effect

  3. if both statements (A) and (B) are independent causes

  4. if both statements (A) and (B) are effects of some common cause

  5. if both statements (A) and (B) are effects of independent causes

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The expensive fares may have discouraged the air travellers and hence, government plans to extend the network and improve the quality of services.