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

Answer

A

Explanation

A sharp decline in oilseed production is bound to reduce oil supply and import of oil is the only mean to restore the essential supply.