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Statements: The Government has imported large quantities of sugar as per trade agreement with other countries. The prices of sugar in the domestic market have fallen sharply in the recent months.

Statement I is the cause and statement II is its effect
Statement II is the cause and statement I is its effect
Both the statements I and II are independent causes
Both the statements I and II are effects of independent causes
Both the statements I and II are effects of some common cause

Correct Answer: Statement I is the cause and statement II is its effect

Explanation:

The increase in supply always triggers a reduction in the prices.

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