Question

    In the question below, two statements (I) and (II) are

    given. These statements may be either independent causes or may be effects of independent causes or a common cause. One of these statements may be the effect of the other statement. Read both the statements and decide which of the following answer choices correctly depicts the relationship between these two statements. I. The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has imposed a fine on a leading e-commerce platform for abusing its dominant position in the market. II. The e-commerce platform offers preferential treatment to certain sellers, creating an unfair market advantage.
    A Statement I is the cause and statement II is its effect. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Statement II is the cause and statement I is its effect. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Both the statements I and II are independent causes. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Both the statements I and II are effects of independent causes. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E Both the statements I and II are effects of some common cause. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Statement II explains the reason for the CCI’s action—preferential treatment by the e-commerce platform indicates abuse of its dominant position, leading to unfair competition. Statement I describes the effect of this behavior: the imposition of a fine by the CCI. Thus, statement II is the cause, and statement I is its effect.

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