Question

In the following question, two statements are given. They may or may not be cause and effect relationship between the two statements. Statement I: As the income increases, the expenditure also increases. Statement II: The age of wife and husband changes in positive direction. Choose an appropriate option.

• A. If Statement I is the cause and Statement II is its effect
• B. If Statement II is the cause and Statement I is its effect
• C. If both the Statements are independent causes
• D. If both the Statements are independent effects

Hint:

For cause-effect questions, check whether one statement directly produces the other. If not, they are independent.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Concept: In cause-effect reasoning, two statements are examined to determine whether one naturally leads to the other. If no logical connection exists, they are treated as independent statements.

Step 1: Analyze Statement I.
\[ \text{Income} \uparrow \Rightarrow \text{Expenditure} \uparrow \] This is an economic relationship.

Step 2: Analyze Statement II.
Age of husband and wife increases with time. This is a natural phenomenon.

Step 3: Check cause-effect relation.
Increase in income does not cause age to increase. Similarly, increase in age does not cause income expenditure relation. Hence the statements are unrelated.

Step 4: Conclusion.
Both statements are independent. \[ \boxed{\text{Option (C)}} \]