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Effect : The temple at the religious site wears a deserted look with the number of devotees trickling down.

Which of the following can be a possible cause of the above effect?

A) A structural engineer had visited the temple a month back and had declared the structure unsafe B) The temple is facing a drastic depletion of its funds which had accumulated over the years due to offerings made by devotees
C) The local corporation decided to donate a huge amount of money to the temple for its renovation D) The village housing the religious site has qualified priests to perform religious ceremonies
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) A structural engineer had visited the temple a month back and had declared the structure unsafe

Explanation:

The engineer's caution may have led to people keeping away from the temple

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Cause : A severe cyclonic storm swept away most part of the state during the last two days.

Which of the following cannot be a possible effect of the above cause?

A) Heavy rainfall was reported in most part of the state during the last two days B) Many people were rendered homeless as their houses were flown away
C) The communication system of the state was severely affected and continues to be out of gear D) Govt has ordered that all the offices and schools should be kept open
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Govt has ordered that all the offices and schools should be kept open

Explanation:

In such a cataclysmic scenario, the govt is likely to order the closure of offices and schools

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A : There is increase in water level of all the water tanks supplying drinking water to the city during the last fornight

B : Most of the trains were cancelled last week due to waterlogging on the tracks.

A) If statement (A) is the cause and statement (B) is its effect B) If statement (B) is the cause and statement (A) is its effect
C) If both the statements (A) and (B) are independent causes D) If both the statements (A) and (B) are effects of some common cause
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) If both the statements (A) and (B) are independent causes

Explanation:

Increase in water level of all water tanks and the problem of water -logging on the tracks are the result of increase of water availability or surplus of water (due to rain). Hence, both the events are effects of the same cause.

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A : Budgetery allocation for building a better railway network, eg constructing new railway lines, has increased

B : There has been a substantial drop in the number of passengers opting for air travel

A) If statement (A) is the cause and statement (B) is its effect B) If statement (B) is the cause and statement (A) is its effect
C) If both the statements (A) and (B) are independent causes D) If both the statements (A) and (B) are effects of some common cause
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) If both the statements (A) and (B) are effects of some common cause

Explanation:

Both are the effects of a common cause. The Railways has gone in a reviving mode.

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A : Many girls started talking part in beauty contest in several towns in india

B : Indian girls succeeded in capturing all the titles of beauty contests. i.e Miss World, Miss Universe and Miss Asia

A) If 'A' is the effect and 'B' is its immediate and principal cause. B) If 'A' is the immediate and principal cause and 'B' is its effect
C) If 'A' is an effect but 'B' is not its immediate and principal cause D) If 'B' is an effect but 'A' is not its immediate and principal cause
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) If 'A' is an effect but 'B' is not its immediate and principal cause

Explanation:

There would be no suhch speculation on the part of the Australian caption if his team were not visiting india in the first place. So the latter is a cause.But the immediate cause of the warning is the speculation

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A : The Government has decided to roll back the hike in the prices of cooking gas and kerosene

B : Some ministers had resigned in protest against the hike in prices of cooking gas and other petroleum products. 

A) If 'A' is the effect and 'B' is its immediate and principal cause. B) If 'A' is the immediate and principal cause and 'B' is its effect
C) If 'A' is an effect but 'B' is not its immediate and principal cause D) If 'B' is an effect but 'A' is not its immediate and principal cause
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) If 'A' is the immediate and principal cause and 'B' is its effect

Explanation:

Reduction of its stake in nationalised banks by the government is a steps towards privatisation of bank. And this is a reason of strike in bank by the bank employees.

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When was Jana-Gana-Mana (which later became 'National Anthem' of India) first sung and where ?

A) 24th Jan, 1950 in Allahabad B) 24th jan, 1950 in Delhi
C) 26th Dec, 1942 in Calcutta D) 27th Dec, 1911 in Calcutta
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 27th Dec, 1911 in Calcutta

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As per Indian Protocol, who among the following ranks highest in the order of precedence?

A) Deputy Prime Minister B) Former President
C) Governor of a State within his state D) Speaker of Lok Sabha
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Governor of a State within his state

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