Selected MCQ

Current Question
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 1
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 2
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 3
Statements: All pencils are wooden. Some wooden things are painted. Conclusion: Some pencils are painted.
  • A. Follows
  • B. Does not follow
  • C. Must be true
  • D. None of these
Correct Answer: B
Explanation:
The painted wooden things mentioned need not be pencils.
Related Question 4
Statement I: A storm uprooted several trees. Statement II: The road was blocked by fallen trees.
  • 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:
Fallen trees blocking the road are a likely consequence of the storm.
Related Question 5
Statement: Only candidates with 75% attendance may sit for the exam. Which inference is valid?
  • A. A candidate with 70% attendance may sit for the exam
  • B. A candidate with 70% attendance may not sit for the exam
  • C. Attendance does not matter
  • D. Every candidate has 75% attendance
Correct Answer: B
Explanation:
The condition restricts eligibility to those with at least 75% attendance.