Question
Logical Reasoning Question on Statements and Arguments
Given below is a set of statements. Examine the statements and state the nature of relationship between them:
Statements:
It is the aim of the municipal council authority to get the air pollution reduced by 20% in the next two months.
The number of respiratory diseases cases in the city are constantly increasing.
A
Statement I is the cause and statement II is its effect
B
Statement II is the cause and statement I is its effect
C
Both the statements I and II are independent causes
D
Both the statements I and II are effects of some common cause
Answer
Statement II is the cause and statement I is its effect
Explanation
Solution
The correct answer is Option (B): Statement II is the cause and statement I is its effect