I. There is sharp decline in the production of oil seeds this year.
II. The Government has decided to increase the import quantum of edible oil.

Options

A. Mark answer(a):if statement Iis the cause and statement II is its effect.
B. Mark answer (b): if statement II is the cause and statement I is its effect.
C. Mark answer (c): if both the statements I and II are independent causes.
D. Mark answer (d): if both the statements I and II are effects of independent causes.

Answer

A

Explanation

From the given two statements I and II, it is clear that due to the sharp decline in the production of oil seeds, import of oils is the only means to restore the essential supply. Therefore, statement I is the cause and statement II is its effect.