In this question, two statements I and II have been given. These statements may be independent causes or effects of independent causes or a common cause. One of the statements may be the effect of the other statement. Read both statements and select the correct answer.
I. This year College X reduced the cut-off marks to 50 from 60 for the entrance exam.
II. In the last two years, the Students Union in College X has been actively negotiating with the college administration regarding the Quality of food and Health and Hygiene standards at the College Canteen.
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
The correct answer is option 3 i.e. Both I and II are effects of independent causes.
I. This year College X reduced the cut-off marks to 50 from 60 for the entrance exam.
For some reason, the cut-off for the college X has been reduced. So, it is an effect for an independent cause.
II. In the last two years, the Students Union in College X has been actively negotiating with the college administration regarding the Quality of food and Health and Hygiene standards at the College Canteen.
For the Quality of food and Health and Hygiene standards, the student union is negotiating with the college administration. So, it is an effect for an independent cause.