Question
Logical Reasoning Question on Syllogism
Two statements are given below, there may be cause and effect relationship between the two statements. These may be the result of same cause or independent cause. Read both the statements and mark the answer :
Statement I : There is an increase in the water level of all the water tanks supplying drinking water to the city in the last fortnight.
Statement II : Most of the trains were cancelled due to waterlogging on the tracks.
Statement I is the cause and Statement II is the effect
The Statement II is the cause and Statement I is the effect
Both the Statement I and Statement II are effects of independent causes
Both the Statement I and Statement II are effects of the same common cause
Both the Statement I and Statement II are effects of the same common cause
Solution
The Correct Option is (D) : Both the Statement I and Statement II are effects of the same common cause