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Statements: It is the aim of the city's civic authority to get the air pollution reduced by 20% in the next two months. The number of asthma cases in the city is constantly increasing.

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 II is the cause and statement I is its effect

Explanation:

The increase in number of asthma cases must have alerted the authorities to take action to control air pollution that triggers the disease.

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