This question consists of two statements, I and II. These statements may have cause and effect relationship; can be the effects of the same or independent causes or may be the independent causes without having any relationship. You are required to read both the statements carefully and choose the right answer.
I. All the colleges in the city had to keep closed for three days a week.
II. Many students have left the local colleges.

Options

A. a. Statement II is the cause and statement I is its effect
B. b. Statement I is the cause and statement II is its effect
C. c. Both the statements are effects of independent causes
D. d. Both the statements are independent causes