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Given below is a statement followed by two possible reasons numbered I and II. Read the statement carefully and decide which of the two explain(s) the event/observation/information given in the statement. Statement тАУ Price of tomatoes has been steadily rising in the last two weeks and has crossed тВ╣200 per kg in most parts of the country. Reasons: (I) Farmers have reported a new unknown insect infestation in tomato crops, which has affected the crop output of tomatoes in many states across the country. (II) Heavy flooding in many states during the monsoon season has destroyed many standing vegetable crops, leading to shortages in supplies.
Both I and II are possible reasons.
Only II is a possible reason.
Only I is a possible reason.
Neither I nor II is a possible reason.
Both I and II are possible reasons.
Identify whether each given reason is an independent or combined causal factor that directly results in the observed phenomenon described in the statement.
Identify whether each given reason is an independent or combined causal factor that directly results in the observed phenomenon described in the statement.
Analyze the Statement
The statement reports a sharp, steady increase in tomato prices, crossing 200 rupees per kg. This indicates a severe supply crunch or shortage in the market.
Evaluate Reason I
Reason I states that an insect infestation has affected tomato crop output in many states, directly reducing supply and driving up prices. Hence, I is a valid possible reason.
Evaluate Reason II
Reason II states that heavy monsoon flooding has destroyed standing vegetable crops, causing supply shortages. This is another major and realistic cause for vegetable price hikes. Hence, II is also a valid possible reason.
Final Conclusion
Since both factors independently explain the drastic drop in production and resulting high prices, both I and II are valid possible reasons.
Only I is a possible reason: Incorrect because Reason II is equally valid. Only II is a possible reason: Incorrect because Reason I is also valid. Neither I nor II is a possible reason: Incorrect because both are direct causes of agricultural supply shortages.
Both I and II are possible reasons. is correct because both insect infestation and monsoon flooding lead to severe agricultural crop loss, resulting in reduced market supply and soaring tomato prices.
In statement-reason questions, always check if each independent reason is a sufficient standalone cause for the phenomenon described in the statement.
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