Question

Given are pairs of events 'A' and 'B'. You have to read both the events 'A' and 'B' to decide their nature of relationship. You have to assume that the information given in 'A' and "B" is true and you will not assume anything beyond the given information in deciding your answer.
Event A: The national selectors have decided to retain the same 14 players for the third and final test series against New Zealand.
Event B: India has won the second test against New Zealand.

• A. 'A' is the effect and 'B' is its immediate and principal cause.
• B. 'A' is the immediate and principal cause and 'B' is its effect.
• C. 'A' is an effect but 'B' is not its immediate and principal cause.
• D. 'B' is an effect but 'A' is not its immediate and principal cause.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Event B (India winning the second test) is the immediate and principal cause of Event A (retaining the same players). The selectors likely decided to keep the winning team together because they performed well and achieved a positive result.

Let's look at why the other options aren't suitable:

• B: Event A didn't cause India to win; the players' performance did.
• C: While other factors might contribute to retaining the players (e.g., individual form), the recent win is the most significant and immediate reason.
• D: Event A is definitely influenced by Event B, making this incorrect.

The correct answer is (A) : If 'A' is the effect and 'B' is its immediate and principal cause.