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:
i. The police authority has recently caught a group of house breakers.
ii. The citizens group in the locality has started night vigil in the area.
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
Both the statements I and II are effects of some common cause
Explanation
Solution
The correct answer is Option (D): Both the statements I and II are effects of some common cause