Choosing Related Cause or Effect

Introduction : - When we examine things, then we seek to explain why the things happened the way they did. We categorise this as cause and effect reasoning. The strong points behind any reason are known as cause and the impact of the cause is known as effect.

If an action or situation (A) has occured because of some other action or situation (B), then (B) is the cause of A.

Alternatively, (A) is said to be the effect of B.

These questions require that the given statemenats be classified either as "Cause' or 'Effect'. In order to do this correctly, the nature of the relationship that exists between the statements needs to be properly understood and identified. As, there are many different types of relations which can exist between the pairs of statements given, the following simple example is used to illustrate the point and help give a better understanding of the concept.

As per the analysis of last 3 years of CAST exam, it has come to the notice that none of the question based on this chapter was asked in the last 3 years. But from exam point of view, it is essential to cover all the topics with equal understanding as you never know whenever you will come across the questions based on this chapter in exam.

Rules followed in Cause-Effect Relationship : -

The cause will always occur before the effect. Hence, if two events are given, then the effect that which is chronologically antecedent to the other can only be regarded as a possible cause.

A necessary condition for the occurrence of a specified event is a circumstance in which absence of the event cannot occur.

A sufficient condition for the occurrence of an event is a circumstance in which presence of the event must occur.

Both the events express generalised results that may not be backed be any specific cause but may influence certain other factors.

The effects in both the given statements amy be caused or triggered by a third unmentioned event which may, thus be called the common cause of the given events.

In this type of questions, the candidates are provided with the statement which are associated with the probable cause or effect. The candidate has to determine using his logical skills whether the above statement is the cause or effect.

Question 1 : - The collage has finally received accreditation and has gained the status of deemed university.

Which of the following can be possible effect of above statement ?

(a) The principal of the college will now have to be retained by Government official.

(b) Number of students seeking admission to this college in the next academic year would drope significantly.

(d) The reputation of the college amongst the students population in general has improved.

Solution : - (d) The possible effect could be improving reputation of the college amongst the students population in general has improved.

Sample Questions

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Question : 1

Based on the information below in questions are given two statements (A) (B). These statements may be either independent causes or may be effects of independent causes or common which of the these statements may be the effect of the statement. Read both the statements and decide which of the following answer choice correctly depicts the relationship between these two statements. Statement : (A) May students were caught while using unfair means during the final examinations by the special team of the university. (B) Which of the following can be possible consequence of the facts stated in the above statement ?
A. The teachers responsible for invigilation in all such examination halls where the students were caught are to be suspended from their services.
B. All those students who were caught while using unfair means are to be debarred from appearing in these examination for a year.
C. The college should be blacklisted by the university for holding final examination at least for a year.
D. None of these.
Right Option : B
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Question : 2

Read the given statements carefully and answer the questions which follow. In a government initiative which started a couple of years ago, school teachers of a particular state were engaged in teaching the illiterate every evening after regular school hours. Which of the following can be an EFFECT of the statement given above ?
A. 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.
B. Many teachers were, motivated to join the scheme started by the government as the
C. Lack of accessibility to schools and extreme poverty were major causes of illiteracy in the state.
D. The literacy rate in the state has improved significantly this year.
Right Option : D
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Question : 3

Based on the information below in the questions a statements is given. This statement is an independent cause from the options read the statements and decide which of the following answer choice correctly depicts the relationship between these two statements. Statement : The price of food grains and other essential commodities have decreased for the second consecutive week. Which of the following can be a possible consequence of the fact stated in the above statement ? (A) The consumer price index will come down considerably. (B) People will increase their purchase of quantity of essential commodities and food grains. (C) Govt. will increase its taxes on essential commodities and food grains.
A. Only (A) and (B)	B. Only (B) and (C)	C. Only (A) and (C)	D. None of these
Right Option : A
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