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In this question, two statements, I and II, have been given. These statements may be independent causes, or effects of independent causes, or a common cause. One of the statements may be the effect of the other statement. Read both the statements and select the correct answer. I. Government authorities of city X are finding different solutions to reduce air pollution in the city during winter. II. City X has seen an acute rise in asthma cases during the last winter.
Both I and II are independent causes.
Both I and II are effects of independent causes.
I is the cause and II is its possible effect.
II is the cause and I is its possible effect.
II is the cause and I is its possible effect.
Analyzing Cause and Effect Between Air Pollution and Rise in Asthma Cases
Analyze Statement II (The Cause)
The acute rise in asthma cases during the last winter represents a serious health crisis caused by severe air pollution in city X.
Statement II is the triggering event/cause
Analyze Statement I (The Effect)
As a direct consequence of the alarming spike in asthma cases, city authorities took proactive measures to find solutions to curb air pollution for upcoming winters.
Statement I is the direct policy effect
Option D is correct тАФ II is the cause and I is its possible effect.