In the question below, two statements are provided. Examine these statements…
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In the question below, two statements are provided. Examine these statements carefully and determine whether there is a cause-and-effect relationship between them. Choose your answer from the options provided.
Statements:
I. The Election Commission of India reported a record voter turnout of 64.2 crore people in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections.
II. The Election Commission implemented extensive voter awareness campaigns across the country in the lead-up to the 2024 general elections.
- A.
Statement I is the cause, and Statement II is its effect.
- B.
Statement II is the cause, and Statement I is its effect.
- C.
Both statements are independent causes.
- D.
Both statements are effects of a common cause.
- E.
None of these
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Correct answer: B
Extensive voter-awareness campaigns can reasonably contribute to higher voter turnout. Thus Statement II is the cause and Statement I is its effect.