Cause: Situation in interiors areas of few districts - like Dantewada, Bijapur or Sukma– is described by the locals as “explosive” as Maoists have asked the villagers not only to boycott polls but also to vacate the area. Which of the following is/are a probable effect/s of the cause? Effects: I. People from these areas will boycott the elections. II. Election Commission will halt the election in these areas. III. People from these areas will migrate to metro cities. IV. Police will talk to Maoists about locals’ problems. Correct Answer Only I and III I. People from these areas will boycott the elections. True. It is a probable effect of the situation raised by Maoists. II. Election Commission will halt the election in these areas. False. As Election commission will conduct the election with the help of Police. III. People from these areas will migrate to metro cities. True. It is a probable effect as Maoists have asked locals to also vacate the area. IV. Police will talk to Maoists about locals’ problems. False. It it not police’s duty to discuss people’s problems with fringe elements. Hence, Only I and III is the correct answer.