General Studies · Statement and Reason
Given below is a statement followed by two possible reasons numbered I and II. Read the statement carefully and decide which of the reasons explain(s) the event given in the statement. Statement: Many trains on the Arakkonam-Chennai route are running several hours late today. Reasons: (I) Railways has decided to run two holiday special trains between Kolkata and Patna from November to December 2023. (II) A major train accident occurred at Arakkonam Junction last night, where seven bogies of an express train derailed and fell across the tracks.
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- 1Both I and II are possible reasons
- 2Only II is a possible reason✓
- 3Only I is a possible reason
- 4Neither I nor II is a possible reason
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Only II is a possible reason
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