Selected MCQ

Current Question
Statement I: There was a long power cut in the area. Statement II: The water pumps stopped working.
  • A. I is the cause and II is the effect
  • B. II is the cause and I is the effect
  • C. Both are causes
  • D. Both are effects
Correct Answer: A
Explanation:
Water pumps often stop when electricity fails.
Related Question 1
Statement I: The temperature fell below zero. Statement II: Water in the pipes froze.
  • A. I is the cause and II is the effect
  • B. II is the cause and I is the effect
  • C. Both are independent causes
  • D. Both are unrelated
Correct Answer: A
Explanation:
Water freezes when temperature drops below zero.
Related Question 2
Statement I: The streetlights were not working. Statement II: The lane remained dark.
  • A. I is the cause and II is the effect
  • B. II is the cause and I is the effect
  • C. Both are unrelated
  • D. Both are causes
Correct Answer: A
Explanation:
If streetlights fail, the lane remains dark.
Related Question 3
Statement I: The water pipe burst. Statement II: The basement was flooded.
  • A. I is the cause and II is the effect
  • B. II is the cause and I is the effect
  • C. Both are causes
  • D. Both are unrelated
Correct Answer: A
Explanation:
A burst pipe can flood a basement.
Related Question 4
Statement: The mall should add more signboards near the parking area. Which assumption is implicit?
  • A. Visitors may find it hard to locate entrances from the parking area
  • B. Parking areas should be removed
  • C. Signboards make buildings smaller
  • D. No customers use parking
Correct Answer: A
Explanation:
More signboards are useful only if navigation is currently difficult.
Related Question 5
Statement I: The car’s fuel tank was empty. Statement II: The car stopped on the road.
  • A. I is the cause and II is the effect
  • B. II is the cause and I is the effect
  • C. Both are unrelated
  • D. Both are effects
Correct Answer: A
Explanation:
A car commonly stops when its fuel runs out.