Question
Download Solution PDFGiven below is a statement (Cause) followed by possible effects numbered I, II and III. Read the ‘Cause’ carefully and decide which of the three can be possible effect/s.
Cause – Heavy rains yesterday in City X have caused flooding in many areas including the railway station and airport.
Effect I – Railways has announced a delay in the departure of three trains scheduled to start from City X this morning.
Effect II – A number of flights were unable to land in the airport of City X last evening.
Effect III – Finance ministry has extended the date for filing tax returns by a month.
Answer (Detailed Solution Below)
Detailed Solution
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Cause: Heavy rains yesterday in City X have caused flooding in many areas including the railway station and airport.
Effects:
I. Railways has announced a delay in the departure of three trains scheduled to start from City X this morning.
The cause states that the railway station was flooded. Flooding can disrupt railway operations, leading to delays. Therefore, it is logical to assume that the railway delay is a direct effect of the heavy rains and flooding. Effect I is a possible consequence of the given cause.
II. A number of flights were unable to land in the airport of City X last evening.
The cause also states that the airport was flooded. Flooding can make it dangerous or impossible for planes to land. Therefore, it is logical to assume that flights being unable to land is a direct effect of the heavy rains and flooding. Effect II is also a possible consequence of the given cause.
III. Finance ministry has extended the date for filing tax returns by a month.
The cause is related to weather and transportation disruptions. Extending the date for filing tax returns is a financial decision made by the Finance Ministry. There is no direct or logical link between heavy rains causing flooding and the Finance Ministry extending tax return deadlines. Effect III is not a probable consequence of the given cause.
Effects I and II are direct and logical consequences of the flooding caused by heavy rains. Effect III is unrelated to the given cause.
Hence, the answer correct is "Option 3".
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