Directions: In the following question, two statements numbered I and ...
Statement I: The performance of Indian athletics team has been excellent in the recent Olympic Games.
Statement II: The performance of Indian athletics team was pathetic in the last two Olympic Games.
Cause and Effect Relationship:
The cause and effect relationship between the two statements can be determined by analyzing the chronological order of events and the logical connection between them.
Explanation:
In this case, it can be observed that the two statements present contrasting views about the performance of the Indian athletics team in the Olympic Games. Statement I states that the performance has been excellent in the recent Olympic Games, while Statement II claims that the performance was pathetic in the last two Olympic Games.
Possible Relationships:
1. Statement I is the cause and Statement II is its effect.
2. Statement II is the cause and Statement I is its effect.
3. Both statements I and II are independent causes.
4. Both statements I and II are effects of independent causes.
5. Both statements I and II are effects of some common cause.
Analysis:
To determine the correct relationship between the two statements, we need to consider the logical connection and the sequence of events.
Statement I as the Cause:
If we assume that Statement I is the cause and Statement II is its effect, it implies that the excellent performance of the Indian athletics team in the recent Olympic Games led to their pathetic performance in the last two Olympic Games. However, this does not seem logical or likely. A team's excellent performance in one event is unlikely to be the cause of their poor performance in subsequent events.
Statement II as the Cause:
If we assume that Statement II is the cause and Statement I is its effect, it implies that the pathetic performance of the Indian athletics team in the last two Olympic Games led to their excellent performance in the recent Olympic Games. This seems more plausible and logical. The team's poor performance in the past might have motivated them to improve and strive for excellence in the recent games.
Conclusion:
Based on the analysis, it can be concluded that Statement II is the cause and Statement I is its effect. Therefore, the correct answer is option (2). The performance of the Indian athletics team was pathetic in the last two Olympic Games, which led to their excellent performance in the recent Olympic Games.
Directions: In the following question, two statements numbered I and ...
Both the statements are effects of independent causes. One factor let the performance go down and another factor improved it. A same factor cannot be responsible for both negative and positive impacts. Option 4 is correct.