Cause Effect | Practice Test / Quiz / MCQs

1. Effect: The prices of petroleum products have increased by about twenty per cent in the past two months. Which of the following can be a probable cause of the above effect?

The prices of food grains and vegetables have shot up by more than thirty per cent.The truck owners association has decided to increase their rent by about 20 percent with immediate effect. None of these People have decided to demonstrate against the Governments apathy towards rise in prices of essential commodities The prices of crude oil in the - - international market have increased considerably during the past few weeks.

2. It has been reported in recent years that a very large number of seats in the engineering colleges in the country remain vacant at the end of the admission session. Which of the following may be the probable cause of the above effect?

There has been a considerable decrease in hiring of engineering graduates due to economic slowdown In the recent yearsThere has always been a very poor success rate among the engineering students.The Government has recently decided to provide post qualification professional training to all engineering graduates at its own cost.None of theseStudents have always preferred to complete graduation in three years time instead of four years for engineering.

3. (A) The municipal authority advised all the schools in the city to close down for the next two days - (B) A huge storm is likely to hit the city during the next two days.

if both the statements (A) and (B) are effects of independent causes. if both the statements (A) and (B) are independent causes.1 if statement (A) is the cause and statement (B) is its effect - 1 if both the statements (A) and (B) are effects of some common cause. if statement (B) is the cause and statement (A) is its effect.

4. Which of the following is a possible cause of

Some members of the housing - society have been wasting a lot of waterMost members of the society are unwilling to pay a fineThe housing society has a new management committeeNumber of people wasting - water has gone sown/re duced in the societyThe charges for water have decreased

5. (1) The department store owner put cameras for surveillance of the store. (2) Many products were reported missing by the staff working in the departmental store.

if statement (B) is the cause and statement (A) is its effect. if statement (A) is the cause and statement (B) is its effect. if both the statements A and B are effects of independent causes. if both the statements A and B are effects of some common cause. if both the statements A and B are independent causes.

6. (A) Government has tightened security checks at all important places and also at various public places. (B) Incidences of terrorist attacks are increasing day by day.

if both the statements A and B are effects of independent causes. if both the statements A and B are independent causes. - if statement (B) is the cause and statement (A) is its effect. if both the statements A and B are effects of some common cause. if statement (A) is the cause and statement (B) is its effect.

7. A Majority of the first year students of the engineering college failed in Mathematics in the semester examinationA The college authority terminated the contract of the professor who taught mathematics to the first year students."

if both the statementsa A and B are effects of some common cause. if both the statements (A) and (B) are independent causes. if statement (B) is the cause and statement (A) is its effect. if statement (A) is the cause and statement (B) is its effect. . ' if both the statements (A) and (B) are effects of independent causes.

8. Statement : Most part of the boundary walls of the local school V collapsed completely last night. Which of the following can be a possible consequence of the facts stated in the above statement ? (A) The local school authority will close down the school till the boundary walls are erected. (B) The Government will levy penalty to the school management for their negligence. (C) The management of the school - will erect temporary fences till the boundary walls are erected.

Only (A) and (C)Only A Only (B)None of these.Only (C)

9. In a governmental initiative which started a couple of years ago - school teachers of a particular State were engaged in teaching. the illiterate every evening after the regular school hours. Which of the following can be an EFFECT of the statement given above ?

Lack of accessibility to schools and extreme poverty were major causes of illiteracy in the State.1 Many teachers were motivated to join the scheme started by the government as the remuneration provided to them was attractive.A report given to the State government a couple of years ago stated a high percentage of illiterate population as compared to some other States.Evening classes help individuals working as daily wagers attend classes after work. The literacy rate in the State has improved significantly this year.

10. Statement A : The average income of the common man has increased. Statement B: The countries economy has improved since the last decade.

if both statements A and B are effects of some common cause. if both statements A and B are effects of independent cause. If statement B Is the cause and statement A is its effect - Given answer if statement A is the cause and statement B is its effect. if both statements A and B are independent - causes.

11. Small grocery shop owners have gone on a days strike in order to protest against the entry of a foreign retail store chain in the city. Which of the following statements can be an EFFECT of the statement given above ?

Foreign investment in retail has shown a tremendous growth In India since a couple of years.A recent survey indicated that a large number of people prefer to buy their daily grocery items from the nearby grocery stores rather than big retail chain stores.There have been several countries in which retail chain giants have totally wiped out small scale grocery shops.The small grocery shop owners perceive the big retail giants as sharks - trying to dominate the available market space.The government agreed to take all political steps required to safeguard the interests of small scale retailers.

12. (A) The production of wheat during the current year breaks - all the past records. (B) The production of wheat in last year was much less than the production in the previous year.

if statement (B) is the cause and statement (A) is its effect if both the statements (A and (B) are effects of some common cause. if both the statements (A) and (B) are independent causes. if both the statements (A) and (B) are effects of independent causes. if statement (A) is the cause and statement (B) is its effect

13. (A) Majority of the employees of the manufacturing company received a hefty bonus at the end of the current financial year. (B) The manufacturing company has made considerable profit in the current financial year.

if both the statements (A) and (B) are effects of some common cause. if both the statements (A) and (B) are effects of independent causes. if both the statements (A) and (B) are independent causes. if statement (A) is the cause and statement (B) is its effect. if statement (B) is the cause and statement (A) is its effect.

14. Statement: Based on the findings of a recent study - it has been - reported that regular consumption of ripe mango helps in controlling blood pressure as it increases the level of potassium in the blood stream. Which of the following contradicts the findings reported in the above statement ?

Many people who consume ripe mangoes regularly were found to be suffering from hypertension. None of these Consumption of ripe mango helps in storing antioxidant in the body. Ripe mango is a good source. of many vitaminsIncreased level of potassium in blood stream enhances quality of health

15. There has been a spate of rail accidents in India in the recent months killing large numbers of passengers and injuring many more. This has raised Serious soubts about the railways capability of providing safety to travelers. Which of the following statements substantiates the views expressed in the above statement?

People have no option other than travelling by rail over long distances.Local residents are always the - first to provide a helping hand to the passengers in the event of such sisasters.The railway tracks at many places have been found to be stressed due to wear and tear - in the recent times. None of theseIndian Railways has come to be known to provide best passenger comfort in the recent years

16. Effect: The temple at the religious site wears a seserted look with the number of devotees trickling sown. Which of the following can be a possible cause of the above effect?

A structural engineer had visited the temple a month back and had declared the structure unsafe.The temple is facing a drastic depletion of its funds which had accumulated over the years due to offerings made by devotees.1The village housing the religious site has qualified priests to perform religious ceremonies. The local corporation decided to donate a huge amount of money to the temple for its renovation.A famous actor recently visited the temple and paid his respects to the deity.

17. (A) There is an outbreak of several epidemics in the country. (B) There was a worst flood situation ever experienced in the past in most parts of the country.

if both the statements A and B are effects of independent causes. if both the statements A and B are independent causes. - if statement (A) is the cause and statement (B) is its effect. if statement (B) is the cause and statement (A) is its effect. if both the statements A and B are effects of some common cause.

18. (1) The association of management colleges conducted a combined admission exam for all the institutes this year. (2) As the dates for entrance exam for many management colleges clashed last year - many candidates complained that they could not appear for a number of entrance exams.

if both the statementsa A and B are independent causes. if both the statementsa A and B are effects of independent causes. if both the statements A and B are effects of some common cause. if statement (B) is the cause and statement (A) is its effect. if statement (A) is the cause and statement (B) is its effect.

19. Statements : The Income Tax authorities carried out raids at three different business houses in the city last week. Which of the following can be a possible effect of the above statement ?

The authorities intend to conduct raids in several other business houses in the vicinity.The Government decided to look into the matter and has appointed an inquiry committee.The three business houses are regular defaulters in payment of their income tax.Other business houses took immediate action to clear off all their income tax dues in order to avoid a raid on their establishments.The Income Tax department had received a tip off about the illegal activities going on in three business houses.

20. (A) Three top players of the Indian cricket missed all the matches of the five match tournament due to injury (B) India lost the cricket tournament to the visitors with a 2 : 3 margin.

if both the statements (A) and (B) are effects of independent causes. if both the statements (A) and (B) are independent causes.1 if both the statements (A) and (B) are effects of some common cause. if statement (A) is the cause and statement (B) is its effect - 1 if statement (B) is the cause and statement (A) is its effect.

21. The number of cases concerning a non contagious chemical poisoning is on the rise among local villagers. Which of the following could possibly be a Cause of the statement given above ?

The government has ordered an immediate enquiry into the matter.Many factories surrounding the village do not sispose off their wastes appropriately - The only hospital in the area is not equipped to treat chemical poisoning related ailments. A study done a couple of years ago had reported that a large number of farmers had stopped using chemical fertilizers owing to their ill effects on health.Unless timely treatment is provided to the patients - the poisoning can prove to be fatal

22. (A) There is a Significant drop in the number of people travelling by air during the last quarter. (B) There is a significant drop of the number of people travelling by long distance trains during the last quarter

if both the statements (A) and (B) are independent causes. if statement (B) is the cause and statement (A) is its effect. if both the statements (A) and (B) are effects of independent causes. if statement (A) is the cause and statement (B) is its effect. if both the statements (A) and (B) are effects of some common cause.

23. (A) The employees of an union of an organisation have appealed to its members to give their best to boost production in the coming months. (B) The management of an organization has announced productivity linked bonus for its employees.

if both the statements (A) and (B) are effects of independent causes. if statement (B) is the cause and statement (A) is its effect if both the statements (A) and (B) are independent causes. if statement (A) is the cause and statement (B) is its effect if both the statements (A and (B) are effects of some common cause.

24. Cause : A severe cyclonic storm swept away most part of the state during the last two days. Which of the following cannot be a possible effect of the above cause ?.

Many people were rendered homeless as their houses were flown away. Heavy rainfall was reported In most part of the state during the last two days.Government has ordered that all the offices and schools should be kept open - All are possible effects.The communication system of the state was severely affected and continues to be out of gear .

25. (1) Government has increased number of buses plying between Mumbai and Surat. (2) The government has allowed private bus owners to operate between Mumbai and Surat.

if statement (B) is the cause and statement (A) is its effect. if both the statements A and B are effects of some common cause. if statement (A) is the cause and statement (B) is its effect. if both the statements A and B are effects of independent causes. if both the statements A and B are independent causes.

25 Questions

❤ If you liked Fatskills, consider supporting us by checking out The Life Manuals You Never Got.

About | Explore | User Guide | Topics | Subjects | Doubt Solver | Career Aptitude Test | Answers | Free Tools | OSHA Basics Quiz | What Should We Know?
Privacy | Terms |

Without work one finishes nothing. - Ralph Waldo Emerson
© 2026 Fatskills.com

All trademarks, logos and brand names are the property of their respective owners. All company, product and service names used in this website are for identification purposes only. Use of these names, trademarks and brands does not imply endorsement.

25 Questions

❤ If you liked Fatskills, consider supporting us by checking out The Life Manuals You Never Got.

About | Explore | User Guide | Topics | Subjects | Doubt Solver | Career Aptitude Test | Answers | Free Tools | OSHA Basics Quiz | What Should We Know? Privacy | Terms |

Without work one finishes nothing. - Ralph Waldo Emerson© 2026 Fatskills.com

All trademarks, logos and brand names are the property of their respective owners. All company, product and service names used in this website are for identification purposes only. Use of these names, trademarks and brands does not imply endorsement.

About | Explore | User Guide | Topics | Subjects | Doubt Solver | Career Aptitude Test | Answers | Free Tools | OSHA Basics Quiz | What Should We Know?
Privacy | Terms |

Without work one finishes nothing. - Ralph Waldo Emerson
© 2026 Fatskills.com