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Below is a statement, followed by two possible reasons labeled 1 and 2. Read the statement carefully and decide which of the given reasons explains the event/observation/information described in the statement. Statement: OnJune 14, 2023, long queues were seen at electricity bill payment counters in city X. Reasons: (1) The deadline for electricity bill payment in city X is the 15th of every month. (2) Due to server failure, many people could not pay their electricity bills online in June 2023.
Neither 1 nor 2 is a possible reason.
Both 1 and 2 are possible reasons.
Only 1 is a possible reason.
Only 2 is a possible reason.
Both 1 and 2 are possible reasons.
Evaluate each cause independently to see if it directly explains the observed phenomenon in the statement (long queues for electricity bill payment on 14 June 2023).
Evaluate each cause independently to see if it directly explains the observed phenomenon in the statement (long queues for electricity bill payment on 14 June 2023).
Analyze the Statement
On 14 June 2023, long queues were observed at electricity bill payment counters in City X. This indicates an unusual rush of people paying bills offline.
Evaluate Cause (1)
City X's last date for bill payment is the 15th of every month. Since 14 June is just one day before the deadline, many citizens rush to pay at the last minute, causing long queues.
Evaluate Cause (2)
Server failures prevented online payments in June 2023, forcing citizens who normally pay online to visit physical counters, leading to massive crowding.
Final Conclusion
Both causes (1) and (2) independently or in combination provide strong logical reasons explaining the sudden long queues on 14 June 2023.
A: Option A is incorrect because both are valid possible causes. C, D, E: Incorrect because 1 and 2 individually are not the sole reasons; both serve as valid explanations.
B is correct because both statements (1) and (2) independently serve as plausible causes for the long queues seen at electricity counters on 14 June 2023.
In statement-cause questions, check whether each given statement acts as an independent trigger or contributing factor to the observed phenomenon.
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