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Statements: The prices of vegetables have been increased considerably during this summer. There is tremendous increase in the temperature during this summer thereby damaging crops greatly.

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:

Clearly, damage to crops due to high temperature may have resulted in a short supply of vegetables and hence an increase in their prices.

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