Statement I: The central government started building 500 beds (DRDO) in Mumbai after 5000 COVID cases in a single day. Statement II: Amid COVID surge, two RCB players withdrew their names from the ongoing IPL. What is the relationship between these statements?

If both Statements I and II are effects of some common causes.
If Statement II is the cause and Statement I is its effect.
If both Statements I and II are independent causes.
If both Statements I and II are effects of independent causes.

Correct answer: If both Statements I and II are effects of some common causes.

Solution

Common cause = COVID-19 surge. Statement I (government builds beds) = effect of COVID surge. Statement II (RCB players withdraw) = effect of COVID surge. Both are independent effects of the same common cause (COVID-19). Answer: Both are effects of a common cause.

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