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Cause and Effect Reasoning Questions

Learn core concepts, essential formulas, and attempt practice questions designed on the latest TCS NQT testing patterns.

Key Concepts & Formulas

  • 1Identify logical timelines: Cause precedes the Effect.
  • 2Check for common causes behind both statements.

TCS NQT Style Practice Questions

Practice Question 1

Statements: (I) It rained heavily. (II) Roads were flooded. Choose relationship.

A) I is cause, II is effect
B) II is cause, I is effect
C) Both independent causes
D) Both effects of common cause

Correct Answer: A) I is cause, II is effect

Step-by-step Solution: Heavy rain (I) naturally leads to roads flooding (II). Thus, I is the Cause and II is the Effect.

Practice Question 2

Statements: (I) Prices of petrol rose. (II) Taxi fares increased.

A) I is cause, II is effect
B) II is cause, I is effect
C) Both independent causes
D) Both effects of common cause

Correct Answer: A) I is cause, II is effect

Step-by-step Solution: Increase in fuel price (I) directly forces drivers to raise taxi fares (II). Hence, I is the Cause and II is the Effect.

Study Pro-Tip

Ask yourself 'Why did this happen?' to connect causes to their respective effects.